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Fajita vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fajita and Chorizo

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, however, Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 64% more.
  • Fajita has 2 times more Phosphorus than Chorizo. Fajita has 277mg of Phosphorus, while Chorizo has 150mg.
  • Fajita is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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.
Fajita
5
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Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Iron +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +148.9%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +26.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Iron +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +148.9%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +26.3%

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.
Fajita
1
:
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
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%
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% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
2
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Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Water +121.7%
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Fats +567.9%
Contains more Other +36.1%
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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Water +121.7%
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Fats +567.9%
Contains more Other +36.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +688.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.7%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +688.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 1.86g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 5.73g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 2.23g 1.86g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 13mg 8mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 150mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 799mg 1235mg Fajita
Zinc 1.37mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.066mg 0.04mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 4µg 2µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.452mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.813mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.56mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.857mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.552mg 0.47mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.847mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.68mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Saturated Fat 1.596g 14.38g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Chorizo
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
31%
Fajita
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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.

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.