However, as tonkatsu is made of fibrous pork which takes time to be digested, and is then deep fried making it even harder to digest, it is not very suitable for eating just before sporting events or examinations.
しかし豚カツは、消化に時間がかかる繊維質な豚肉を、これまた消化に時間のかかる油で揚げた料理のため、試合や受験の直前に食べる料理としてはあまり適していない。