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Pork bacon vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork bacon and Fajita

  • 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 of Selenium 77% more than Fajita.
  • Pork bacon contains 9 times more Saturated Fat than Fajita. While Pork bacon contains 14.187g of Saturated Fat, Fajita contains only 1.596g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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.
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%
Fajita
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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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%

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.
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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork bacon Fajita
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 Pork bacon Fajita Opinion
Calories 548kcal 135kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 18.56g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 5.73g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.35g 2.23g Fajita
Carbs 1.35g 2.23g Fajita
Cholesterol 107mg 88mg Fajita
Magnesium 30mg 22mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 13mg Fajita
Potassium 539mg 284mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 0.99mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg 0.03mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.36mg 1.37mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 277mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 799mg Fajita
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.22mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 59µg 16.7µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.1mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.213mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 4.779mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.726mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.387mg Fajita
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.54µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg Fajita
Folate 2µg 4µg Fajita
Choline 119.3mg 67.8mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 1.596g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 2.333g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.089g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.2mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.452mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.813mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.56mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.857mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.552mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.763mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.847mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.68mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0.01g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Fajita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Pork bacon
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
45%
Fajita

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?
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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 ($)

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.