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Fajita vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fajita and Spread?

  • Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, yet Spread is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Vitamin E .
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 31% higher.
  • Fajita has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Spread. Fajita has 0.387mg of Vitamin B6, while Spread has 0.12mg.
  • Spread contains less Cholesterol.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Sandwich spread, pork, beef types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
1
Spread
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +369.5%
Contains more Potassium +158.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Contains more Selenium +72.2%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Equal in Calcium - 12
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 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +369.5%
Contains more Potassium +158.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Contains more Selenium +72.2%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Equal in Calcium - 12

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
5
:
6
Spread
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
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 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
3
:
2
Spread
Contains more Protein +142.3%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Fats +202.6%
Contains more Carbs +435.4%
Equal in Other - 2.78
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
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Protein +142.3%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Fats +202.6%
Contains more Carbs +435.4%
Equal in Other - 2.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
1
:
2
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.5%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Spread Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 11.74g Spread
Protein 18.56g 7.66g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 2.23g 11.94g Spread
Calories 135kcal 235kcal Spread
Fiber 0g 0.2g Spread
Calcium 13mg 12mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 0.79mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 8mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 59mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 110mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 1013mg Fajita
Zinc 1.37mg 1.02mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.066mg 0.026mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 9.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.172mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.134mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 1.73mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.43mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.12mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 2µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.082mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.334mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.334mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.6mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.663mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.196mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.301mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.356mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.279mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 38mg Spread
Saturated Fat 1.596g 5.977g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 2.565g Spread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.381g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.