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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.4%
~equal in Potassium ~284mg
~equal in Iron ~0.99mg
~equal in Sodium ~799mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Fajita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.726mg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +242.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Fajita Opinion
Calories 297kcal 135kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 26.34g 5.73g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 2.23g Fajita
Carbs 2g 2.23g Fajita
Cholesterol 78mg 88mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Fajita
Calcium 7mg 13mg Fajita
Potassium 283mg 284mg Fajita
Iron 1mg 0.99mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 1.37mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 277mg Fajita
Sodium 848mg 799mg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Manganese 0.041mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 14.1µg 16.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.54µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Folate 4µg 4µg
Choline 67.8mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 6.08g 1.596g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 2.333g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.089g Bratwurst
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
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Fajita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
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 richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.