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Mixed nuts vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mixed nuts and fajita

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, selenium, fiber, and phosphorus in mixed nuts is higher than in fajita.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 97% more than fajita.
  • Fajita contains less saturated fat.
  • Fajita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +940.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.5%
Contains more IronIron +163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2923.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 EVitamin E +3454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2750%
Contains more FolateFolate +1975%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.387mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 FatsFats +841.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +843.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3294.2%
~equal in Protein ~18.56g
~equal in Other ~2.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1121.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1241.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Fajita DV% diff.
Copper 0.907mg 0.03mg 97%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 1.089g 90%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.066mg 86%
Fats 53.95g 5.73g 74%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 2.333g 65%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.22mg 51%
Magnesium 229mg 22mg 49%
Sodium 5mg 799mg 35%
Saturated fat 8.711g 1.596g 32%
Selenium 33.9µg 16.7µg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Phosphorus 456mg 277mg 26%
Calories 607kcal 135kcal 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Folate 83µg 4µg 20%
Iron 2.61mg 0.99mg 20%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.37mg 18%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 4.779mg 18%
Potassium 632mg 284mg 10%
Calcium 117mg 13mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.726mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.1mg 7%
Carbs 21.05g 2.23g 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0.2µg 5%
Protein 20.04g 18.56g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.387mg 3%
Choline 52mg 67.8mg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.213mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 2.23g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.763mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.