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Fajita vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fajita and cayenne pepper

  • Fajita contains less vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and potassium than cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +590.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1038.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +609.2%
Contains more IronIron +687.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1143.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2930.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~293mg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13459.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +533.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40050%
Contains more FolateFolate +2550%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more WaterWater +777%
Contains more FatsFats +201.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2439.5%
Contains more OtherOther +109.7%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +668.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 29.83mg 197%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 2.45mg 159%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.99mg 7.8mg 85%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Manganese 0.066mg 2mg 84%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.919mg 54%
Potassium 284mg 2014mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 8.37g 49%
Copper 0.03mg 0.373mg 38%
Sodium 799mg 30mg 33%
Magnesium 22mg 152mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Folate 4µg 106µg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 8.701mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.328mg 19%
Fats 5.73g 17.27g 18%
Carbs 2.23g 56.63g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 15%
Calcium 13mg 148mg 14%
Selenium 16.7µg 8.8µg 14%
Protein 18.56g 12.01g 13%
Zinc 1.37mg 2.48mg 10%
Calories 135kcal 318kcal 9%
Saturated fat 1.596g 3.26g 8%
Choline 67.8mg 51.5mg 3%
Phosphorus 277mg 293mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 2.75g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.34g 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 - 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 Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.664g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.