Ground chicken vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Ground chicken and Fajita?
- Ground chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Fajita is richer in Phosphorus.
- Fajita's daily need coverage for Sodium is 31% higher.
- Ground chicken has 2 times more Potassium than Fajita. Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, while Fajita has 284mg.
- Fajita contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +312.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +950% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +227.3% |
~equal in
Water
~70.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +109.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.7% |
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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| Calories | 189kcal | 135kcal |
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| Protein | 23.28g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 10.92g | 5.73g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g |
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| Cholesterol | 107mg | 88mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 677mg | 284mg |
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| Iron | 0.93mg | 0.99mg |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 277mg |
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| Sodium | 75mg | 799mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.066mg |
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| Selenium | 14.3µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 4.779mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 0.726mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Choline | 59mg | 67.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.11g | 1.596g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.879g | 2.333g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 1.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0.2mg |
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| Threonine | 0.97mg | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 0.813mg |
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| Leucine | 1.816mg | 1.56mg |
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| Lysine | 2.014mg | 1.857mg |
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| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0.552mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 0.763mg |
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| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.847mg |
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| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.68mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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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
42%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.514g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.