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Bratwurst vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bratwurst and Fajita

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Fajita is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 89% more than Fajita.
  • Fajita contains 4 times less Saturated Fat than Bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 6.08g of Saturated Fat, while Fajita contains 1.596g.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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 Zinc +80.3%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Selenium +18.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Potassium - 284
Equal in Sodium - 799
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Zinc +80.3%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Selenium +18.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Equal in Potassium - 284
Equal in Sodium - 799

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 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.726
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% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 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 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.726
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +359.7%
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Equal in Other - 2.88
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 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 +359.7%
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Equal in Other - 2.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 2g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 12.2g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 26.34g 5.73g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 297kcal 135kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 13mg Fajita
Iron 1mg 0.99mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 130mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 283mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 848mg 799mg Fajita
Zinc 2.47mg 1.37mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.041mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 14.1µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.1mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.213mg
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.54µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.465mg 0.452mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 0.81mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.903mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.364mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.464mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.395mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 78mg 88mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 2.333g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.089g Bratwurst
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
Bratwurst 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
52%
Bratwurst
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.484g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.