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Turmeric vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turmeric and Fajita?

  • Fajita has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin E than Turmeric.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 858% higher.
  • Turmeric contains less Sodium.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +1192.3%
Contains more Iron +5455.6%
Contains more Magnesium +845.5%
Contains more Potassium +632.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +228.5%
Contains more Copper +4233.3%
Contains more Manganese +29900%
Contains more Selenium +169.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +1192.3%
Contains more Iron +5455.6%
Contains more Magnesium +845.5%
Contains more Potassium +632.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +228.5%
Contains more Copper +4233.3%
Contains more Manganese +29900%
Contains more Selenium +169.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277

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.
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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin E +1913.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
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 E +1913.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2910.8%
Contains more Other +145.8%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Fats +76.3%
Contains more Water +449.4%
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
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 Carbs +2910.8%
Contains more Other +145.8%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Fats +76.3%
Contains more Water +449.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 2.23g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 3.25g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 67.14g 2.23g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 135kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 0g Fajita
Fiber 22.7g 0g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 13mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 0.99mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 22mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 277mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 284mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 799mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 1.37mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.03mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.066mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.22mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 20µg 4µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.2µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.33mg 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 0.81mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.38mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.14mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.66mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.15mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.838g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.01g Fajita
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 772mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.242g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.