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Pork Meat vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork Meat and Fajita

  • Fajita contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B5 than Pork Meat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork Meat is 71% higher.
  • Fajita has 4 times less Copper than Pork Meat. Pork Meat has 0.111mg of Copper, while Fajita has 0.03mg.
  • Pork Meat is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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 Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +76.6%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Selenium +128.7%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +407.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +76.6%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Selenium +128.7%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +407.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277

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 B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.54
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 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 B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +231%
Equal in Water - 70.6
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 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 Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +231%
Equal in Water - 70.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Meat Fajita
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 26.17g 18.56g Pork Meat
Fats 3.51g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 143kcal 135kcal Pork Meat
Calcium 6mg 13mg Fajita
Iron 1.15mg 0.99mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 421mg 284mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 799mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 1.37mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.111mg 0.03mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.013mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 38.2µg 16.7µg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin D 10IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.1mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.213mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 4.779mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.726mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 4µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.54µg Pork Meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.2mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg 0.452mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0.813mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg 1.56mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg 1.857mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg 0.552mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.763mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg 0.847mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg 0.68mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 88mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.198g 1.596g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.01g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
65%
Pork Meat
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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 Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.