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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 from 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.

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.
Fajita
Fajita
4
:
6
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +13.8%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%
Equal in Sodium - 731
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +13.8%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%
Equal in Sodium - 731

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
Fajita
6
:
4
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.5%
Fajita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
4
:
1
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +243.1%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Fats +446.8%
Equal in Other - 2.69
Fajita
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
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +243.1%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Fats +446.8%
Equal in Other - 2.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +514.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.1%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +514.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Fajita Italian sausage raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0.65g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 14.25g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 2.23g 0.65g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 13mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 0.99mg 1.18mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 142mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 253mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 731mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 1.37mg 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.066mg 0.058mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.168mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 3.25mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.51mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.3mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.114mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.52mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.956mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 1.083mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.346mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.477mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.572mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.411mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 1.596g 11.27g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 4.03g Italian sausage raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.