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Fajita vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fajita and Chorizo

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, however, Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 64% more.
  • Fajita has 2 times more Phosphorus than Chorizo. Fajita has 277mg of Phosphorus, while Chorizo has 150mg.
  • Fajita is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
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%

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% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.131mg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.9%
Contains more WaterWater +121.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.8%
Contains more FatsFats +567.9%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +688.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Chorizo Opinion
Calories 135kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 18.56g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 5.73g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 2.23g 1.86g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 1.86g Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Fajita
Calcium 13mg 8mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 0.99mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Zinc 1.37mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 277mg 150mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 1235mg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.066mg 0.04mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 4µg 2µg Fajita
Choline 67.8mg 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 1.596g 14.38g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.452mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.813mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.56mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.857mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.552mg 0.47mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.847mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.68mg 0.721mg Chorizo
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 Chorizo
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
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
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.

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.