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Kielbasa vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kielbasa and Fajita?

  • Kielbasa is richer than Fajita in Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 23% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fajita is lower.

We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this article.

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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 Iron +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.4%

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 C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +207.2%
Contains more Carbs +74.9%
Contains more Other +18.1%
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Water +13.9%
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 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 Fats +207.2%
Contains more Carbs +74.9%
Contains more Other +18.1%
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Water +13.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 2.23g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 17.6g 5.73g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 2.23g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 135kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 13mg Fajita
Iron 1.24mg 0.99mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg Fajita
Sodium 1200mg 799mg Fajita
Zinc 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg Fajita
Manganese 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 4µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 70mg 88mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 2.333g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 1.089g Kielbasa
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
Kielbasa 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
4%
Kielbasa
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.634g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.