Calories in Fajita, vegetable
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Fajita, vegetable contains 166 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 199 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 43% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other mexican mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 216 kcal per 100 g across 52 foods.
100 g provides 53% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 16% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 16% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 166 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 343 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.4 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 3.7 g | |
| Protein C | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 38 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 47.8 mg | 53% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.4 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 10.4 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 64 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.5 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 55 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 82 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 160 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.28 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.064 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 7.1 µg | 13% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 49%
- Fat 43%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.2 gin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber2 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars3.7 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat7.8 gin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium343 mgin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.52 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.043 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 393 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 88 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 9 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 107 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 25 µg |
| Folate, food C | 22 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fajita
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajita, NFS | 219 | 11.7 g | 18 g | 11 g |
| Fajita, chicken | 206 | 11.3 g | 18 g | 9.8 g |
| Fajita, beef or pork | 231 | 12.1 g | 18 g | 12.2 g |
| Fajita, shrimp | 189 | 8.3 g | 18.4 g | 8.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruschetta | 171 | 4.3 g | 21.3 g | 7.6 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, restaurant | 160 | 3.4 g | 18.4 g | 8 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, and added vegetables, restaurant | 158 | 3.5 g | 18.1 g | 7.8 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, restaurant | 156 | 3.5 g | 18 g | 8.3 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, restaurant | 154 | 3.6 g | 17.8 g | 8.2 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from packaged mix | 179 | 4.6 g | 22.2 g | 8 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato | 148 | 3.9 g | 18.7 g | 6.5 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with creamy dressing | 156 | 3.8 g | 20.1 g | 6.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fajita?
100 g of fajita has 166 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 199 kcal. 1 fajita (95 g): about 158 kcal.
How much protein is in fajita?
Fajita contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.9 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other mexican mixed dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in fajita?
Fajita has 20.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 3.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fajita?
Fajita contains 7.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does fajita contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (53% DV), Folate (B9) (16% DV), Thiamin (B1) (16% DV), selenium (13% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fajita?
100 g contains 343 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708607. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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