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Fajita vs. Pico de gallo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fajita and pico de gallo

  • Fajita has more iron; however, pico de gallo is richer in vitamin A.
  • Fajita covers your daily cholesterol needs 29% more than pico de gallo.
  • Pico de gallo contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and PACE, Pico De Gallo.

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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
9
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 61% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%

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
10
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 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~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
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +320.6%
Contains more WaterWater +24.6%
~equal in Other ~2.62g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Pico de gallo DV% diff.
Phosphorus 277mg 40%
Protein 18.56g 0g 37%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 30%
Selenium 16.7µg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 15%
Sodium 799mg 469mg 14%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Iron 0.99mg 0mg 12%
Zinc 1.37mg 12%
Fats 5.73g 0g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Potassium 284mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.596g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 6%
Calories 135kcal 31kcal 5%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Manganese 0.066mg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 3%
Carbs 2.23g 9.38g 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 0mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 9.38g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 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 Pico de gallo
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
1%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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