Pork shoulder vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pork shoulder and fajita
- Pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, and copper, while fajita has more phosphorus and vitamin B3.
- Pork shoulder covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 56% more than fajita.
- Pork shoulder contains 4 times more saturated fat than fajita. While pork shoulder contains 6.24g of saturated fat, fajita contains only 1.596g.
- Pork shoulder has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork shoulder is 0, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 | +15.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +667% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +214% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.6% |
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Protein
~18.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
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 | +243.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.1mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 799mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 1.596g | 21% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 5.73g | 19% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 16.7µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 2.333g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 277mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 1.37mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 0.54µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 1.089g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 4.779mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 135kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.387mg | 3% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 18.56g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 67.8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 0.99mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 284mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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
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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.644g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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