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Garlic vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garlic and Fajita different?

  • Garlic is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, and Calcium, while Fajita is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Garlic covers your daily need of Manganese 70% more than Fajita.
  • Garlic is lower in Sodium.

Garlic, raw and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types were 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.
Garlic
7
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3
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +1292.3%
Contains more Iron +71.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +896.7%
Contains more Manganese +2433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +1292.3%
Contains more Iron +71.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +896.7%
Contains more Manganese +2433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%

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.
Garlic
6
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6
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +582.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +582.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
1
:
4
Fajita
Contains more Carbs +1382.5%
Contains more Protein +191.8%
Contains more Fats +1046%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +92%
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
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 Carbs +1382.5%
Contains more Protein +191.8%
Contains more Fats +1046%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +92%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
1
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2
Fajita
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.3%
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 2.23g Garlic
Protein 6.36g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 0.5g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 33.06g 2.23g Garlic
Calories 149kcal 135kcal Garlic
Sugar 1g 0g Fajita
Fiber 2.1g 0g Garlic
Calcium 181mg 13mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 0.99mg Garlic
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Garlic
Phosphorus 153mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 401mg 284mg Garlic
Sodium 17mg 799mg Garlic
Zinc 1.16mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.299mg 0.03mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg 0.066mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Garlic
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.1mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.387mg Garlic
Folate 3µg 4µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.2µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.157mg 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 0.308mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.273mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.076mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.291mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.113mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g 1.596g Garlic
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic Fajita
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
43%
Garlic
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.