Fajita vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fajita and taffy (candy)
- Taffy (candy) has less phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Fajita covers your daily phosphorus needs 39% more than taffy (candy).
- Taffy (candy) has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +9366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +552.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27600% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2285.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +238850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
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:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61766.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1355.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1152.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4005.8% |
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
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +178.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +800% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 1mg | 39% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 0.03g | 37% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 52mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 91.56g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 0.002mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 0.7µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 9mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.01µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.012mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.004mg | 14% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 397kcal | 13% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 0.01mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 0.21mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.121g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.028mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 0.838g | 4% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 3.33g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 2.049g | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 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 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins