Fajita vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fajita and veggie burgers
- The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, fiber, copper, iron, calcium, and selenium in veggie burgers is higher than in fajita.
- Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 213% more than fajita.
- Veggie burgers have 18 times less cholesterol than fajita. Fajita has 88mg of cholesterol, while veggie burgers have 5mg.
- Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of veggie burgers is 59, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +946.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1340.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +249.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2551% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +272.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3000% |
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:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +539.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~6.3g
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
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.44g
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 2.651mg | 213% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 2.01µg | 61% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.951mg | 38% |
| Folate | 4µg | 124µg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 5mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.9g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.2mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 2.41mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 136mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 22.6µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 206mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 569mg | 10% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 19.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.289mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 56mg | 8% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 15.7g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 2.023g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.303mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 3.753mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 14.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 4.2µg | 3% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 177kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.244mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 333mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 1.44g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 1.778g | 1% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 6.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.605mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g | 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
31%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)