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Fajita vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fajita and pecan pie different?

  • Fajita is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and selenium, while pecan pie is higher in manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily need for manganese, 28% more than fajita.
  • Fajita contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than pecan pie. Fajita contains 0.387mg of vitamin B6, while pecan pie contains 0.06mg.
  • Pecan pie is lower in sodium.
  • Pecan pie has a higher glycemic index (59) than fajita (42).

USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.2%
Contains more IronIron +49.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +978.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fajita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +464.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +545%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.8%
Contains more WaterWater +262.1%
Contains more OtherOther +140%
Contains more FatsFats +287.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2240.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +379.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +424.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fajita Pecan pie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Pecan pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 5.71g 31%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.712mg 28%
Protein 18.56g 4.9g 27%
Phosphorus 277mg 94mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.06mg 25%
Fats 5.73g 22.2g 25%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 0.847mg 25%
Sodium 799mg 262mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 11.181g 22%
Copper 0.03mg 0.211mg 20%
Carbs 2.23g 52.2g 17%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.17µg 15%
Calories 135kcal 412kcal 14%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.596g 3.989g 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Selenium 16.7µg 12µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.188mg 7%
Folate 4µg 26µg 6%
Iron 0.99mg 1.48mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.479mg 5%
Potassium 284mg 133mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.18mg 3%
Zinc 1.37mg 1.02mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 2.23g 52.2g N/A
Cholesterol 88mg 87mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Pecan pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Fajita
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 537mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.