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 for 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.
- Mortadella has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mortadella is 28, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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% |
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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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 153mg | 11753% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 1.48µg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 9.51g | 36% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 25.39g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 97mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 11.38g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.13mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 1246mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 3.12g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 2.673mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 56mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 22.6µg | 11% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 311kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 2.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.44mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 1.4mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 16.37g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 72.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 3.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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