Pork hock vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pork hock and fajita
- Pork hock has more selenium and zinc, while fajita has more phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Fajita's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 31% higher.
- Fajita contains 2 times less saturated fat than pork hock. Pork hock contains 3.231g of saturated fat, while fajita contains 1.596g.
- Pork hock has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork hock is 0, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, pickled pork hocks 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 CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +504.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +361.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.9% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +334.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +504.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.56g
~equal in
Water
~70.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.089g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 277mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.387mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 4.779mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 26.3µg | 16.7µg | 17% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.213mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1050mg | 799mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 1.37mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.344mg | 0.726mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 284mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.231g | 1.596g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.134g | 2.333g | 7% |
| Fats | 10.54g | 5.73g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Calories | 171kcal | 135kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.99mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Protein | 19.11g | 18.56g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.54µg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.198g | 1.089g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.516mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.325mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.841mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.822mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.554mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
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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
13%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.635g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.