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Nachos vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nachos and Fajita

  • Nachos have more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Fiber, while Fajita have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 28% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Nachos are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Nachos
Nachos
6
:
4
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +384.6%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Copper +113.3%
Contains more Manganese +183.3%
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +94.2%
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
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 Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Copper +113.3%
Contains more Manganese +183.3%
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +94.2%

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.
Nachos
Nachos
7
:
5
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1754.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +9550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +658.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +671.4%
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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 +1754.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +9550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +658.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +671.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
2
:
3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Fats +275.2%
Contains more Carbs +1465.5%
Contains more Protein +329.6%
Contains more Water +88.8%
Contains more Other +54%
Nachos
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 Fats +275.2%
Contains more Carbs +1465.5%
Contains more Protein +329.6%
Contains more Water +88.8%
Contains more Other +54%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
2
:
1
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.6%
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 2.23g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 21.5g 5.73g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 2.23g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 135kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0g Fajita
Fiber 3.2g 0g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 13mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 0.99mg Fajita
Magnesium 42mg 22mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 362mg 284mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 799mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.064mg 0.03mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.066mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.22mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 10µg 4µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0.2µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.156mg 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 0.521mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.156mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.094mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.25mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.135mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 3mg 88mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Fajita
Saturated Fat 2.173g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 2.333g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.089g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.01g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
25%
Nachos
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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.
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.