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

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Differences between Pork spare ribs and Fajita

  • Pork spare ribs have more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, and Copper, while Fajita have more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Sodium is 31% higher.
  • Fajita contains 5 times less Saturated Fat than Pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs contain 7.529g of Saturated Fat, while Fajita contains 1.596g.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw 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 +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +560%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
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%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +560%
Equal in Iron - 0.99

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 E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.779
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%
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 E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.779

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork spare ribs 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
43%
Pork spare ribs
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
45%
Fajita

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.

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