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Fajita vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fajita and skipjack tuna

  • Fajita has more vitamin B2, while skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, copper, iron, and potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 87% more than fajita.
  • Fajita contains 17 times more sodium than skipjack tuna. While fajita contains 799mg of sodium, skipjack tuna contains only 47mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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
2
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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.8%
Contains more IronIron +61.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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
6
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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +292.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +305.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +344.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52%
Contains more OtherOther +185.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +860.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fajita Skipjack tuna
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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 18.756mg 87%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 2.19µg 69%
Selenium 16.7µg 46.8µg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.981mg 46%
Sodium 799mg 47mg 33%
Protein 18.56g 28.21g 19%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Cholesterol 88mg 60mg 9%
Copper 0.03mg 0.11mg 9%
Iron 0.99mg 1.6mg 8%
Potassium 284mg 522mg 7%
Fats 5.73g 1.29g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.122mg 7%
Magnesium 22mg 44mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 0.243g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.403g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.038mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.485mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.596g 0.42g 5%
Zinc 1.37mg 1.05mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.019mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Phosphorus 277mg 285mg 1%
Calories 135kcal 132kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.23g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.017g 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 Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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