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Italian sausage vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Italian sausage and Fajita

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, and Iron, however, Fajita has more Phosphorus.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 44% more.
  • Italian sausage has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Fajita. Italian sausage has 10.195g of Saturated Fat, while Fajita has 1.596g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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 Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Equal in Potassium - 284
Equal in Sodium - 799
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Equal in Potassium - 284
Equal in Sodium - 799

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.
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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +376.6%
Contains more Carbs +91.5%
Contains more Water +49.8%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.56
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
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
Contains more Fats +376.6%
Contains more Carbs +91.5%
Contains more Water +49.8%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 2.23g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 18.56g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 5.73g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 2.23g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 135kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 0g Fajita
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 13mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 0.99mg Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 170mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 304mg 284mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 799mg Italian sausage
Zinc 2.39mg 1.37mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 22µg 16.7µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.213mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 5µg 4µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.54µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.2µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.792mg 0.452mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.343mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.522mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.486mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.804mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.577mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 57mg 88mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 2.333g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.089g Italian sausage
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
Italian sausage Fajita
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Italian sausage
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.599g)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.