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Fajita vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fajita and potato chips

  • Fajita has more vitamin B12; however, potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 59% higher.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index than fajita.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.9%
Contains more IronIron +64.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +920%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4040.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10950%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3615.8%
Contains more FatsFats +503.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2272.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +321.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1017.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 12.17g 74%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 9.11mg 59%
Fats 5.73g 34.6g 44%
Saturated fat 1.596g 10.96g 43%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Sodium 799mg 8mg 34%
Copper 0.03mg 0.306mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Potassium 284mg 1275mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Protein 18.56g 7g 23%
Histidine 0.68mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.66mg 21%
Calories 135kcal 536kcal 20%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 9.84g 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 2.23g 52.9g 17%
Phosphorus 277mg 165mg 16%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.44mg 16%
Selenium 16.7µg 8.1µg 16%
Magnesium 22mg 67mg 11%
Folate 4µg 45µg 10%
Iron 0.99mg 1.63mg 8%
Choline 67.8mg 37.5mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.402mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 3.827mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.167mg 6%
Zinc 1.37mg 1.09mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.197mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0.392mg 0%
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 Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.