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Jalapeño vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jalapeño and Fajita

  • Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Fiber, however, Fajita has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 132% more.
  • Jalapeño is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, jalapeno, raw 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 less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +47%
Contains more Iron +296%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +965.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +878.6%
Contains more Selenium +4075%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +47%
Contains more Iron +296%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +965.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +878.6%
Contains more Selenium +4075%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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.
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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1527.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +9150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.387
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
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 +1527.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +9150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.387

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +191.5%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Protein +1939.6%
Contains more Fats +1448.6%
Contains more Other +443.4%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
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 +191.5%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Protein +1939.6%
Contains more Fats +1448.6%
Contains more Other +443.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7944.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +872.3%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7944.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +872.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 2.23g Jalapeño
Protein 0.91g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 0.37g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 6.5g 2.23g Jalapeño
Calories 29kcal 135kcal Fajita
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 0g Fajita
Fiber 2.8g 0g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 13mg Fajita
Iron 0.25mg 0.99mg Fajita
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 26mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 248mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 3mg 799mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.046mg 0.03mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.097mg 0.066mg Jalapeño
Selenium 0.4µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 1078IU 0IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.22mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.387mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 4µg Jalapeño
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 18.5µg 0.2µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 1.596g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.01g Fajita
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jalapeño 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
64%
Jalapeño
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.504g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.