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Fajita vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fajita and salsa

  • Fajita has more phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, while salsa has more iron and vitamin A.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 35% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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%
Salsa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +705.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +823.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4075%
Contains more IronIron +126.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.2%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Potassium ~270mg

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
9
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%
Salsa
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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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
3
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
Salsa
2
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1137.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2765%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213.9%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
2
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Salsa
1
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14481.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +917.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Salsa DV% diff.
Phosphorus 277mg 30mg 35%
Protein 18.56g 1.5g 34%
Selenium 16.7µg 0.4µg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 1.08mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.149mg 18%
Sodium 799mg 430mg 16%
Iron 0.99mg 2.24mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.03mg 14%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Zinc 1.37mg 0.17mg 11%
Fats 5.73g 0.2g 9%
Saturated fat 1.596g 0.029g 7%
Copper 0.03mg 0.096mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.107g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 0.016g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Calories 135kcal 36kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg 4%
Folate 4µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Manganese 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Carbs 2.23g 7g 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 5.6g N/A
Calcium 13mg 12mg 0%
Potassium 284mg 270mg 0%
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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Salsa
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
9%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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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