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Fajita vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fajita and Pork chop

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 in Pork chop is higher than in Fajita.
  • Pork chop covers your daily need of Selenium 36% more than Fajita.
  • Fajita contains 11 times more Sodium than Pork chop. While Fajita contains 799mg of Sodium, Pork chop contains only 74mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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
4
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6
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +560%
Contains more Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +129.9%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Selenium +118%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +560%
Contains more Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +129.9%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Selenium +118%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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
3
:
8
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
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 chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
3
:
2
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +150.4%
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 chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +150.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
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2
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.9%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Pork chop Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 5.73g 14.35g Pork chop
Carbs 2.23g 0g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 231kcal Pork chop
Calcium 13mg 56mg Pork chop
Iron 0.99mg 0.87mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 241mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 315mg Pork chop
Sodium 799mg 74mg Pork chop
Zinc 1.37mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Copper 0.03mg 0.105mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.066mg 0.01mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.21mg Fajita
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 4µg 0µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.66µg Pork chop
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 0.452mg 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.56mg 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 1.857mg 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.552mg 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 0.847mg 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.68mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 88mg 78mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 4.339g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 4.887g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 1.894g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fajita Pork chop
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
53%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.743g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.