Fajita vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fajita and pork jowl different?
- Fajita is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and iron, while pork jowl is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B12.
- Pork jowl covers your daily need for saturated fat, 118% more than fajita.
- Fajita contains 32 times more sodium than pork jowl. Fajita contains 799mg of sodium, while pork jowl contains 25mg.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index (42) than pork jowl (0).
USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Pork, fresh, variety meats, and by-products, jowl, raw types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +225% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1220% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1013.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +286% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +51.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +218.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1114.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1309.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +644.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 25.26g | 108% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 69.61g | 98% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 32.89g | 76% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 8.11g | 47% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 25mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 1.5µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 86mg | 27% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 655kcal | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.386mg | 24% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 6.38g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.09mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0.82µg | 12% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 0.42mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 148mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 4.535mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.236mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.664g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.