Fajita is grilled meat served as a taco or on a flour or corn tortilla. The following article provides information about the popular types of fajitas and their various nutrition facts.
People who are fond of Mexican food are always in search of good restaurants which offer mouth-watering dishes like stuffed fajitas or beef, chicken, or shrimp fajitas. Fajitas are part of traditional Mexican food. It is nothing but grilled meat served on a corn or flour tortilla. Apart from meat, bell peppers, cheese, and cream are also added to enhance the taste. Fajitas, burritos, and tacos are invariable part of Tex-Mex cuisine.
Nutrients in Fajitas
Chicken Fajita
1 serving of chicken fajita with onion, green pepper, and sautéed tomato, contains:
| Name of the Element | Amount |
| Calories | 330 |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Sodium | 0 |
| Cholesterol | 0 |
Beef Fajita
Tyson beef fajita strips (3 oz/84 g) contain:
| Name of the Element | Amount |
| Calories | 130 |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
| Cholesterol | 50 mg |
| Sugar | 0 |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 |
Steak Fajita
One serving of classic steak fajita contains:
| Name of the Element | Amount |
| Calories | 400 |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
| Total Fat | 19.6 g |
| Sodium | 440 mg |
| Cholesterol | 79 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Potassium | 583 mg |
Calories
| Description | Quantity | Calories |
| Classic Chicken Fajitas (Chili’s Grill and Bar) | 1 Skillet (453 g) | 360 |
| Big Texas Chicken Fajitas Skillet | 1 Meal | 1217 |
| Vrooman’s Beef Fajitas | 1 Serving | 349 |
| Classic Steak Fajitas (Chili’s Grill and Bar) | 1 Skillet | 790 |
Apart from above components, fajitas also contain vitamins and minerals, depending upon the ingredients. One might get worried after learning about the amount of calories and salt present in them. However, veggie fajitas can also be made at home. They are easy and this way, healthier meals can be enjoyed. Lean meat, lots of green vegetables, and a little bit of shredded cheese can also be added to them.
Instead of sour cream, one can use avocado-based traditional Mexican dip, guacamole. Since avocado provides healthy fats, guacamole can make the dish healthier. Moreover, grilled or baked seafood or seafood braised with chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic, chilies, and olives can also be used in the dish. To enhance the flavor, one can also add lime, cinnamon, clove, and bay leaves to the dish. Garlic strengthens the immune system and the antioxidants in tomatoes and cinnamon offer several health benefits like lowering bad cholesterol, eradicating the effects of free radicals on the body, etc.
Traditional fajitas contain skirt steak, green onions, peppers, sour cream, salsa sauce, cheese, tomatoes, etc. Various types of herbs and spices can also be used to make different seasonings at home.
