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Fajita vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fajita and Bologna sausage

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 35% more than Fajita.
  • Fajita contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Bologna sausage. While Fajita contains 277mg of Phosphorus, Bologna sausage contains only 139mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Bologna sausage is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Bologna, pork.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.2%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg

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.
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%
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% 5.2% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +423%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.72mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +205.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more FatsFats +246.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +317.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 135kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Protein 18.56g 15.3g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Net carbs 2.23g 0.73g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 0.73g Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Fajita
Calcium 13mg 11mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 281mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 0.77mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 1.37mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 277mg 139mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 907mg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.066mg 0.036mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 12.7µg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.157mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 3.9mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.72mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.27mg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.93µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 4µg 5µg Bologna sausage
Choline 67.8mg 54.4mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 6.839g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.149mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.641mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.663mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 1.168mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 1.204mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.412mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.585mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.737mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.482mg Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g 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
Fajita Bologna sausage
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
31%
Fajita
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.243g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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 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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.