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Fajita vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fajita and Turkey meat different?

  • Fajita is higher in Phosphorus, however, Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fajita is 30% higher.
  • Turkey meat has less Sodium.

USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +371.4%
Contains more Iron +10.1%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%
Equal in Calcium - 14
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 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +371.4%
Contains more Iron +10.1%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%
Equal in Calcium - 14

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 E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.9%
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3616.7%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +29%
Equal in Water - 63.52
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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +3616.7%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +29%
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.6%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0.06g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 5.73g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 2.23g 0.06g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 13mg 14mg Turkey meat
Iron 0.99mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 277mg 223mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 239mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 1.37mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.066mg 0.014mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.07mg Fajita
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.045mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 4µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.452mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.796mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.857mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.552mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.847mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.68mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 88mg 109mg Fajita
Trans Fat 0.101g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 2.155g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fajita Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.