Chorizo vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chorizo and fajita
- Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and iron; however, fajita has more phosphorus.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 64% more.
- Chorizo has 6 times more vitamin B1 than fajita. Chorizo has 0.63mg of vitamin B1, while fajita has 0.1mg.
- Fajita is lower in saturated fat.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork, and beef 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 PotassiumPotassium | +40.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +530% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +567.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +121.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +688.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.54µg | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 1.596g | 58% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 5.73g | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.1mg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 2.333g | 40% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.37mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 799mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 277mg | 18% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 135kcal | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.089g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.387mg | 11% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 18.56g | 11% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 16.7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.726mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.99mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 67.8mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 284mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 4.779mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 2.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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.