Salmon raw vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salmon raw and fajita different?
- Salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, fajita is richer in phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for salmon raw is 110% higher.
- Salmon raw contains 8 times more copper than fajita. While salmon raw contains 0.25mg of copper, fajita contains only 0.03mg.
- Salmon raw has less cholesterol.
- Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than fajita (42).
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +733.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +312.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +488.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +525% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.56g
~equal in
Fats
~5.73g
~equal in
Water
~70.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.9% |
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 B12 | 3.18µg | 0.54µg | 110% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 16.7µg | 36% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 799mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.387mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.03mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 4.779mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 0.726mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 0.213mg | 13% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 277mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 88mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 1.089g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.37mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 284mg | 6% |
| Folate | 25µg | 4µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.981g | 1.596g | 3% |
| Protein | 19.84g | 18.56g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 6.34g | 5.73g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.103g | 2.333g | 1% |
| Calories | 142kcal | 135kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.87mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.822mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.587mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.022mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.584mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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
77%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.