Hamburger vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between hamburgers and fajita
- Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, folate, and vitamin B1, while fajita has more phosphorus and vitamin B6.
- Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 38% more than fajita.
- Hamburgers contain 14 times more folate than fajita. While hamburgers contain 56µg of folate, fajita contains only 4µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in fajita is lower.
- Fajita has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of hamburgers is 66.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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 CalciumCalcium | +684.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +228.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +117% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +150.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +980.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.9% |
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Protein
~18.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +135.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +186.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.54µg | 38% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.99mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 277mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 799mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 1.596g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 88mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.387mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 1.37mg | 14% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 5.73g | 13% |
| Folate | 56µg | 4µg | 13% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 135kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 2.333g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.726mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.066mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 2.23g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 1.089g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 4.779mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 18.56g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 226mg | 284mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.5g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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