Fast food vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fast food and fajita
- Fast food has more iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and manganese; however, fajita is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B6.
- Fast food covers your daily iron needs 26% more than fajita.
- Fajita has 20 times less folate than fast food. Fast food has 80µg of folate, while fajita has 4µg.
- Fajita contains less saturated fat.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +376.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +303.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +440.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +217% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +64.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +97.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +109.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1312.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.5% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.99mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 277mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 799mg | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 4µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 88mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.1mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.54µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.387mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 1.596g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.066mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.213mg | 12% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 5.73g | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 2.23g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 1.37mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 135kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 16.7µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 2.333g | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 67.8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 4.779mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 18.56g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.089g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.726mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 197mg | 284mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 468mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.897g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)