Fajita vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fajita and tamarind
- Fajita has more selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, and fiber.
- Fajita covers your daily sodium needs 34% more than tamarind.
- The glycemic index of fajita is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Tamarinds, raw.
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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 ZincZinc | +1270% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1184.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +318.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +469.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +182.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
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 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +407.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +486.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +688.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +328% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +562.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +855% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +124.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2702.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1189% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1745.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |
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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| Sodium | 799mg | 28mg | 34% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 2.8g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 1.3µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.428mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.066mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 113mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 2.8mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 62.5g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 1.938mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 92mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.143mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 0.1mg | 12% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 8.6mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 628mg | 10% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 0.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 0.059g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.086mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 0.272g | 6% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 0.181g | 5% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.014mg | 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 |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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