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Turkey ham vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey ham and fajita

  • Turkey ham has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and zinc, while fajita has more vitamin B6 and monounsaturated fat.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily need for selenium, 39% more than fajita.
  • Turkey ham contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than fajita. While turkey ham contains 0.23mg of vitamin B1, fajita contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in fajita is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.99mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~277mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Fajita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +545%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Fajita
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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 CarbsCarbs +39%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +43.3%
~equal in Water ~70.6g
~equal in Other ~2.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
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 -24.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Fajita DV% diff.
Selenium 38.2µg 16.7µg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.387mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 15%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.1mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.54µg 11%
Cholesterol 64mg 88mg 8%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.37mg 7%
Protein 16.3g 18.56g 5%
Sodium 909mg 799mg 5%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 4.779mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.213mg 4%
Manganese 0.066mg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 3%
Fats 4g 5.73g 3%
Phosphorus 289mg 277mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.2g 1.596g 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 2.333g 2%
Folate 4µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.089g 1%
Calories 118kcal 135kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Potassium 253mg 284mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 13mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 22mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 2.23g 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 2.23g N/A
Iron 1mg 0.99mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
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 - DPA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Fajita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Turkey ham
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.
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