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Fish sandwich vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sandwich and Fajita different?

  • Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, while Fajita is higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Fajita covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 24% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Fish sandwich contains 68 times more Vitamin K than Fajita. Fish sandwich contains 13.6µg of Vitamin K, while Fajita contains 0.2µg.
  • Fish sandwich is lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types were 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.
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.8%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +179.6%
Equal in Selenium - 16.7
Fish sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.8%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +179.6%
Equal in Selenium - 16.7

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.
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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4
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452.9%
Fish sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Fats +117.3%
Contains more Carbs +1096.9%
Contains more Protein +80.4%
Contains more Water +45.7%
Contains more Other +35.2%
Fish sandwich
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +117.3%
Contains more Carbs +1096.9%
Contains more Protein +80.4%
Contains more Water +45.7%
Contains more Other +35.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Fish sandwich
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 2.23g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 12.45g 5.73g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 2.23g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 135kcal Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0g Fajita
Fiber 1g 0g Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 13mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 0.99mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 206mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 602mg 799mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.075mg 0.03mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.066mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 16.7µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.22mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.1mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 46µg 4µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.54µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
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 35mg 88mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.949g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 2.333g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.089g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.01g Fajita
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
29%
Fish sandwich
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.