Spaghetti vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Spaghetti and Fajita
- Spaghetti has more Selenium, however, Fajita has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fajita is 35% higher.
- Fajita has 2 times less Selenium than Spaghetti. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of Selenium, while Fajita has 16.7µg.
- Spaghetti is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +387.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +545.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +377.6% |
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 FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +965% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1094.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +548.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +689.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +959.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1283.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +516.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +928.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1680.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 158kcal | 135kcal |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 5.73g |
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| Net carbs | 29.06g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 30.86g | 2.23g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 284mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.99mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.37mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 277mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 799mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.066mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 4.779mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.726mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 6.4mg | 67.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 1.596g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.131g | 2.333g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 1.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.2mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.813mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg | 1.56mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 1.857mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.552mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.763mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.847mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.68mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.01g |
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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 Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins