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Turkey sausage vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey sausage and Fajita

  • Turkey sausage has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Copper, however, Fajita has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Selenium is 30% more.
  • Turkey sausage has 4 times more Copper than Fajita. Turkey sausage has 0.111mg of Copper, while Fajita has 0.03mg.
  • Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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 Calcium +146.2%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +117.5%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +117.5%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.99

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.1%
Equal in Folate - 4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.1%
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +215.7%
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.9%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +59.1%
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 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 +215.7%
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.9%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +59.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 15.42g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 18.09g 5.73g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 235kcal 135kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 13mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 0.99mg Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 155mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 229mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 639mg 799mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 1.37mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.03mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 0µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.54µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.686mg 0.452mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.229mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.453mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.447mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.819mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.481mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 160mg 88mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 3.839g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 2.333g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.089g Turkey sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey sausage Fajita
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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
24%
Turkey sausage
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.243g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.