Potato salad vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potato salad and fajita?
- Potato salad is higher in vitamin C and copper, yet fajita is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Fajita's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 32% more.
- The amount of sodium in potato salad is lower.
We used Potato salad, home-prepared and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +293.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +341.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +432.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +307.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +437% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +174.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +400.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +592.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.7% |
~equal in
Water
~70.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +243.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.333g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 2.68g | 18.56g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 277mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 4.779mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 16.7µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.387mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 1.089g | 18% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 529mg | 799mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.213mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.37mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.99mg | 4% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 5.73g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.726mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 2.23g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 284mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 1.596g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 135kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 2.333g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)