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Fajita vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fajita and Mortadella

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11753% more than Fajita.
  • Fajita contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Mortadella. While Fajita contains 0.387mg of Vitamin B6, Mortadella contains only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mortadella is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Mortadella, beef, 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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.3%

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% 30% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71731%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
~equal in Choline ~72.2mg

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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35%
Contains more FatsFats +343.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.8%
~equal in Other ~2.89g

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% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +387.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Mortadella Opinion
Calories 135kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Protein 18.56g 16.37g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 25.39g Mortadella
Net carbs 2.23g 3.05g Mortadella
Carbs 2.23g 3.05g Mortadella
Cholesterol 88mg 56mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Fajita
Calcium 13mg 18mg Mortadella
Potassium 284mg 163mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Copper 0.03mg 0.06mg Mortadella
Zinc 1.37mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Phosphorus 277mg 97mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 1246mg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.066mg 0.03mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 2.673mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.44mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.13mg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Folate 4µg 3µg Fajita
Choline 67.8mg 72.2mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 1.596g 9.51g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 3.12g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.152mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.708mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 1.213mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 1.262mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.394mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.598mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.735mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.52mg 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 Mortadella
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
2747%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.914g)
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.
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.