Shrimp vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shrimp and fajita
- Shrimp has more copper and calcium; however, fajita has more iron, phosphorus, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for copper for shrimp is 39% higher.
- Fajita has 5 times less calcium than shrimp. Shrimp has 70mg of calcium, while fajita has 13mg.
- Fajita is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +438.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1946.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1015% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4760.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1278.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.03mg | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 88mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 799mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 15% | |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 23.98g | 18.56g | 11% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 5.73g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1.089g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 1.596g | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 277mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 2.333g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 135kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.37mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 284mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
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.