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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 Calcium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +293.3%
Contains more Manganese +53%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +341.9%
Contains more Selenium +307.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +293.3%
Contains more Manganese +53%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +341.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +43.1%
Contains more Carbs +400.9%
Contains more Protein +592.5%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Equal in Water - 70.6
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Fats +43.1%
Contains more Carbs +400.9%
Contains more Protein +592.5%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Equal in Water - 70.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.333
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.2%
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.
Potato salad Fajita
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 2.23g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 8.2g 5.73g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 2.23g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 135kcal Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 13mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.99mg Fajita
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 52mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 254mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 529mg 799mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.118mg 0.03mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 7µg 4µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.116mg 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 0.202mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.171mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.066mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.172mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.062mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 68mg 88mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 1.596g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 2.333g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1.089g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.