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Polish sausage vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Polish sausage and Fajita different?

  • Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Copper, while Fajita is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Polish sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 33% more than Fajita.
  • Polish sausage contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Fajita. Polish sausage contains 8.01g of Saturated Fat, while Fajita contains 1.596g.

Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types were used 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 Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Manganese +34.7%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Selenium - 16.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Manganese +34.7%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Selenium - 16.7

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 B1 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
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% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 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 B1 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.7%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +238.6%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Water +27.9%
Equal in Protein - 18.56
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 +238.6%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Water +27.9%
Equal in Protein - 18.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 2.23g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 19.4g 5.73g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 2.23g Polish sausage
Calories 259kcal 135kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 12mg 13mg Fajita
Iron 0.88mg 0.99mg Fajita
Magnesium 14mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 136mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 237mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 1540mg 799mg Fajita
Zinc 1.93mg 1.37mg Polish sausage
Copper 0.09mg 0.03mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.049mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 17.7µg 16.7µg Polish sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.1mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 2µg 4µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 0.54µg Polish sausage
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.591mg 0.452mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.076mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.11mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.379mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.679mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.444mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 66mg 88mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 2.333g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 1.089g Fajita
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
Polish sausage 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
35%
Polish sausage
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.414g)
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)
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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.