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Fajita vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fajita and Taro

  • Fajita has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Taro has more Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin E .
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Taro, 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.
Fajita
Fajita
4
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6
Taro
Taro
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.8%
Contains more Zinc +495.7%
Contains more Selenium +2285.7%
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +473.3%
Contains more Manganese +480.3%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.8%
Contains more Zinc +495.7%
Contains more Selenium +2285.7%
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +473.3%
Contains more Manganese +480.3%

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
Fajita
6
:
6
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
Fajita
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%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
3
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +1137.3%
Contains more Fats +2765%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +1086.5%
Equal in Water - 70.64
Fajita
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
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1137.3%
Contains more Fats +2765%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +1086.5%
Equal in Water - 70.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14481.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1212%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14481.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1212%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Taro Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 22.36g Taro
Protein 18.56g 1.5g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 0.2g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 26.46g Taro
Calories 135kcal 112kcal Fajita
Sugar 0g 0.4g Fajita
Fiber 0g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 13mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.99mg 0.55mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 277mg 84mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 799mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 1.37mg 0.23mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.066mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 16.7µg 0.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.095mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.025mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 0.6mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.303mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.283mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.023mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.069mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.054mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.111mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.067mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.02mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.082mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.082mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.034mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 1.596g 0.041g Taro
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 0.016g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.083g 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 Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.555g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.