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Fajita vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fajita and Rice different?

  • Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Rice is higher in Manganese, and Folate.
  • Fajita covers your daily need of Sodium 35% more than Rice.

USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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
6
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4
Rice
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +544.2%
Contains more Potassium +711.4%
Contains more Zinc +179.6%
Contains more Selenium +122.7%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +615.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +544.2%
Contains more Potassium +711.4%
Contains more Zinc +179.6%
Contains more Selenium +122.7%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Manganese +615.2%

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
7
:
3
Rice
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Folate +1350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
4
:
1
Rice
Contains more Protein +590%
Contains more Fats +1946.4%
Contains more Other +585.7%
Contains more Carbs +1163.2%
Equal in Water - 68.44
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
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +590%
Contains more Fats +1946.4%
Contains more Other +585.7%
Contains more Carbs +1163.2%
Equal in Water - 68.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
2
:
1
Rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2551.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1332.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2551.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1332.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Rice Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 27.77g Rice
Protein 18.56g 2.69g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 0.28g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 28.17g Rice
Calories 135kcal 130kcal Fajita
Sugar 0g 0.05g Fajita
Fiber 0g 0.4g Rice
Calcium 13mg 10mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 1.2mg Rice
Magnesium 22mg 12mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 43mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 35mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 1.37mg 0.49mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.069mg Rice
Manganese 0.066mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 16.7µg 7.5µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.04mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.013mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 1.476mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.39mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.093mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.031mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.096mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.116mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.222mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.097mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.063mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.144mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.164mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.063mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Rice
Saturated Fat 1.596g 0.077g Rice
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 0.088g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.076g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.519g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.