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Fajita vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fajita and Italian sausage

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, however, Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, and Iron.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 44% more.
  • Fajita has 2 times more Phosphorus than Italian sausage. Fajita has 277mg of Phosphorus, while Italian sausage has 170mg.
  • Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Sodium - 743
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 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Sodium - 743

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
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
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 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +49.8%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Contains more Fats +376.6%
Contains more Carbs +91.5%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
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
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Water +49.8%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Contains more Fats +376.6%
Contains more Carbs +91.5%
Equal in Protein - 19.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 18.56g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 5.73g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 2.23g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 135kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Fajita
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 13mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 0.99mg 1.43mg Italian sausage
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 170mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 799mg 743mg Italian sausage
Zinc 1.37mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 4.165mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.33mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 5µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.161mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.731mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 1.343mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 1.522mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.486mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.67mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.804mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.577mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 1.596g 10.195g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 3.518g Italian sausage
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 Italian sausage
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
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.599g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.