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Fajita vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fajita and Pork Meat

  • Fajita contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B5 than Pork Meat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork Meat is 71% higher.
  • Pork Meat has 14 times less Sodium than Fajita. Fajita has 799mg of Sodium, while Pork Meat has 57mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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 +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +407.7%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +76.6%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Selenium +128.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +407.7%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +76.6%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Selenium +128.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267

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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Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.57
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.57

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +231%
Contains more Protein +41%
Equal in Water - 69.45
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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +231%
Contains more Protein +41%
Equal in Water - 69.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Pork Meat Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 5.73g 3.51g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 143kcal Pork Meat
Calcium 13mg 6mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 1.15mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 277mg 267mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 799mg 57mg Pork Meat
Zinc 1.37mg 2.42mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.111mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.066mg 0.013mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 38.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.08mg Fajita
Vitamin D 10IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Folate 4µg 0µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.57µg Pork Meat
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 0.452mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 1.56mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 1.857mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.552mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 0.847mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.68mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 88mg 73mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 1.198g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 1.334g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.506g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Pork Meat
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
65%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.