Fajita vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fajita and teff
- Fajita has more selenium; however, teff is higher in manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Teff covers your daily manganese needs 399% more than fajita.
- Teff contains 67 times less sodium than fajita. Fajita contains 799mg of sodium, while teff contains 12mg.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Teff, uncooked.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +279.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +736.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1284.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +670.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13900% |
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 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +417.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +850% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +700.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3179.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +296.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
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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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.066mg | 9.24mg | 399% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.81mg | 87% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 7.63mg | 83% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 184mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 12mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 0g | 8g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 73.13g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.39mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 429mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 4.4µg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 3.63mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 180mg | 17% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Calories | 135kcal | 367kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 13.3g | 11% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 13.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 3.363mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.482mg | 7% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 2.38g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 0.449g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 427mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.942mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 0.589g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 1.071g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 787mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
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.