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Mustard vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard and Fajita different?

  • Mustard is higher in Selenium, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Fajita is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Mustard is 31% higher.
  • Fajita has less Sodium.

Mustard, prepared, yellow and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen are the varieties 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.
Mustard
Mustard
6
:
4
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +384.6%
Contains more Iron +62.6%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +539.4%
Contains more Selenium +100.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.1%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +384.6%
Contains more Iron +62.6%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +539.4%
Contains more Selenium +100.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.1%

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.
Mustard
Mustard
7
:
5
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +745.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Mustard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Fajita
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 E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +745.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
3
:
2
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Carbs +161.4%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Other +17%
Contains more Protein +396.3%
Contains more Fats +71.6%
Mustard
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Fajita
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 +161.4%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Other +17%
Contains more Protein +396.3%
Contains more Fats +71.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
1
:
2
Fajita
Fajita
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.333
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.333

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 3.74g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 3.34g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 5.83g 2.23g Mustard
Calories 60kcal 135kcal Fajita
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 0g Fajita
Fiber 4g 0g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 13mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 0.99mg Mustard
Magnesium 48mg 22mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 152mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 1104mg 799mg Fajita
Zinc 0.64mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.074mg 0.03mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 0.066mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 16.7µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 0IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.22mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.1mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 7µg 4µg Mustard
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.2µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.167mg 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 0.292mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.264mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.076mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.189mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.119mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g Fajita
Saturated Fat 0.214g 1.596g Mustard
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.