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Fajita vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fajita and Taco salad?

  • Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, yet Taco salad is richer in Folate, and Copper.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 29% higher.
  • Fajita has 8 times more Selenium than Taco salad. Fajita has 16.7µg of Selenium, while Taco salad has 2.2µg.
  • Taco salad contains less Cholesterol.

We used USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Fast foods, taco salad 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +284.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Selenium +659.1%
Contains more Calcium +646.2%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -51.8%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Manganese +153%
Equal in Zinc - 1.36
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Phosphorus +284.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Selenium +659.1%
Contains more Calcium +646.2%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -51.8%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Manganese +153%
Equal in Zinc - 1.36

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +950%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +950%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Fats +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +434.1%
Equal in Water - 72.35
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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Fats +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +434.1%
Equal in Water - 72.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 18.56g 6.68g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 7.46g Taco salad
Carbs 2.23g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 135kcal 141kcal Taco salad
Calcium 13mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.99mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 22mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 277mg 72mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 210mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.37mg 1.36mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.066mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 16.7µg 2.2µg Fajita
Vitamin A 0IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.18mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 1.24mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.68mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.11mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.32µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.075mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.254mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.311mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.549mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.486mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.145mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.277mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.343mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.201mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 22mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 1.596g 3.446g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.883g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Taco salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.85g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.