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Fajita vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fajita and Pork hock

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, while Pork hock has more Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 31% higher.
  • Pork hock contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Fajita. Fajita contains 0.387mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock contains 0.064mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fajita is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Pork, pickled pork hocks.

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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
5
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5
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.7%
Contains more Potassium +504.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Copper +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +57.5%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.7%
Contains more Potassium +504.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Copper +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +57.5%

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
9
:
1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +504.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.51
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%
Pork hock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 4% 0% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 1% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +504.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
3
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Contains more Fats +83.9%
Equal in Protein - 19.11
Equal in Water - 68.02
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
Pork hock
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Contains more Fats +83.9%
Equal in Protein - 19.11
Equal in Water - 68.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
1
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.198
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.198

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 hock
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Pork hock Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 5.73g 10.54g Pork hock
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 171kcal Pork hock
Calcium 13mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 0.99mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Magnesium 22mg 6mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 60mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 47mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 1050mg Fajita
Zinc 1.37mg 2.38mg Pork hock
Copper 0.03mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.066mg 0.022mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.17mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.08mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.068mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 1.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.344mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.064mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 1µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.51µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.038mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.516mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.325mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.841mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.822mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.211mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.554mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.478mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.211mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 89mg Fajita
Trans Fat 0.113g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 3.231g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 1.198g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

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Fajita Pork hock
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
31%
Fajita
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.635g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.