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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 for 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.
  • 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 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
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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Fajita
Fajita
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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
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
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 DV% diff.
Selenium 59µg 16.7µg 77%
Sodium 2193mg 799mg 61%
Fats 43.27g 5.73g 58%
Saturated fat 14.187g 1.596g 57%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 2.333g 42%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 4.779mg 37%
Protein 35.73g 18.56g 34%
Phosphorus 506mg 277mg 33%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.54µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.089g 25%
Calories 548kcal 135kcal 21%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.1mg 21%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.37mg 18%
Copper 0.182mg 0.03mg 17%
Choline 119.3mg 67.8mg 9%
Potassium 539mg 284mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.387mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.726mg 6%
Iron 1.49mg 0.99mg 6%
Cholesterol 107mg 88mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.213mg 3%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.066mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Carbs 1.35g 2.23g 0%
Net carbs 1.35g 2.23g N/A
Calcium 10mg 13mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.763mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

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.