Sweet potato vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sweet potato and fajita
- Sweet potato has more vitamin A, copper, and fiber; however, fajita is richer in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6.
- Sweet potato covers your daily vitamin A needs 284% more than fajita.
- Sweet potato contains less sodium.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet potato is 70, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 | +13.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +403.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +290.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +356.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +489.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2683.3% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +758% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +451.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +802.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1082.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11360% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.9% |
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Water
~70.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 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 | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7678.6% |
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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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 0µg | 79% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 18.56g | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 277mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 799mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 16.7µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 4.779mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.387mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.213mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 0g | 12% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 67.8mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.37mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 5.73g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.066mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 1.596g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 1.089g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 2.333g | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 2.23g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 135kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 284mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.726mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
31%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.578g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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