Fajita vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fajita and fish sandwiches different?
- Fajita is richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc, while fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin K, folate, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Fajita covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 24% more than fish sandwiches.
- Fajita contains 3 times more zinc than fish sandwiches. Fajita contains 1.37mg of zinc, while fish sandwiches contain 0.49mg.
- Fish sandwiches are lower in cholesterol.
- Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index (56) than fajita (42).
USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +179.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +138.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +452.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 6.257g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.07mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 116mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 35mg | 18% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 10.29g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 2.15mg | 16% |
| Folate | 4µg | 46µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 12.45g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.21mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 602mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.264mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 26.69g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 0.49mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.37mg | 7% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 28.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.68µg | 6% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 257kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 1.5mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 1.949g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.47g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 206mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 2.595g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 25.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.08g | N/A | |
| 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 - EPA | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1096.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +474.6% |
