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Fruit salad vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fruit salad and fajita?

  • Fruit salad is richer in vitamin A, yet fajita is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 38% higher.
  • Fruit salad contains less sodium.
  • Fajita has a lower glycemic index than fruit salad.

We used Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.8%
Contains more IronIron +296%
Contains more ZincZinc +878.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1878.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Fajita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Fajita
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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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +485.2%
Contains more WaterWater +22%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3539.2%
Contains more FatsFats +19000%
Contains more OtherOther +1007.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46560%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Fajita DV% diff.
Phosphorus 14mg 277mg 38%
Protein 0.51g 18.56g 36%
Sodium 5mg 799mg 35%
Selenium 16.7µg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 4.779mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.387mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.213mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.726mg 13%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.37mg 11%
Fats 0.03g 5.73g 9%
Iron 0.25mg 0.99mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.1mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.004g 1.596g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 1.089g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 2.333g 6%
Potassium 116mg 284mg 5%
Calories 50kcal 135kcal 4%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.066mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Carbs 13.05g 2.23g 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 22mg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 0µg 3%
Copper 0.05mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 12.05g 2.23g N/A
Calcium 11mg 13mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad Fajita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Fruit salad
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.592g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.