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Fajita vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fajita and Pork spare ribs

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Pork spare ribs has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Sodium is 31% higher.
  • Pork spare ribs contain 2 times less Phosphorus than Fajita. Fajita contains 277mg of Phosphorus, while Pork spare ribs contain 141mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pork spare ribs are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +560%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.91
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Pork spare ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +560%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.91

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
5
:
5
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.662
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 spare ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.662

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
4
:
1
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Fats +308.4%
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 spare ribs
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Contains more Fats +308.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
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2
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Pork spare ribs
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263%

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 spare ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Pork spare ribs Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 15.47g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 13mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 0.99mg 0.91mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 141mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 242mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 81mg Pork spare ribs
Zinc 1.37mg 2.5mg Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.066mg 0.01mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 22µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 4.662mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.625mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 4µg 0µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.38µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.163mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.695mg Pork spare ribs
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.761mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 1.318mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 1.435mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.426mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.65mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.809mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.668mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 7.529g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs

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Fajita Pork spare ribs
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
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 718mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.933g)
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. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.