Fajita vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fajita and italian sausage raw different?
- Fajita is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for italian sausage raw is 48% higher.
- Fajita contains 2 times more phosphorus than italian sausage raw. While fajita contains 277mg of phosphorus, italian sausage raw contains only 142mg.
- Fajita has less saturated fat.
- Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index (28) than fajita (42).
USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +468% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
14.25 g
Fats:
31.33 g
Carbs:
0.65 g
Water:
51.08 g
Other:
2.69 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +243.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +446.8% |
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Other
~2.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.03 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +514.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +270.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 11.27g | 44% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 31.33g | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.568mg | 39% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 14.34g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 4.03g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 142mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.91µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 24.8µg | 15% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 135kcal | 346kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 3.25mg | 10% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 14.25g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 1.79mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.168mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 731mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 1.18mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 253mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 1.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
45%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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