Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Fajita vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between fajita and pork bacon

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, copper, and choline in pork bacon is higher than in fajita.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need for selenium, 77% more than fajita.
  • The amount of sodium in fajita is lower.
  • Pork bacon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork bacon is 0, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

Infographic

Fajita vs Pork bacon infographic
Infographic link

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
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.8%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +506.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.3%

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
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +114.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +76%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
2
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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.2%
Contains more WaterWater +463.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.5%
Contains more FatsFats +655.1%
Contains more OtherOther +147.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
1
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +717.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +346.2%

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 bacon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Pork bacon DV% diff.
Selenium 16.7µg 59µg 77%
Sodium 799mg 2193mg 61%
Fats 5.73g 43.27g 58%
Saturated fat 1.596g 14.187g 57%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 19.065g 42%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 10.623mg 37%
Protein 18.56g 35.73g 34%
Phosphorus 277mg 506mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.16µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 4.859g 25%
Calories 135kcal 548kcal 21%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.348mg 21%
Zinc 1.37mg 3.36mg 18%
Copper 0.03mg 0.182mg 17%
Choline 67.8mg 119.3mg 9%
Potassium 284mg 539mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.309mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.033mg 6%
Iron 0.99mg 1.49mg 6%
Cholesterol 88mg 107mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.251mg 3%
Manganese 0.066mg 0.022mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.32mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Folate 4µg 2µg 1%
Carbs 2.23g 1.35g 0%
Net carbs 2.23g 1.35g N/A
Calcium 13mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 1394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.591g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.