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Granola bars vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Granola bars and Pork skins?

  • Granola bars are richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Pork skins are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for Manganese is 74% higher.
  • Granola bars have 4 times more Copper than Pork skins. Granola bars have 0.392mg of Copper, while Pork skins have 0.094mg.
  • Granola bars contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, pork skins, plain types in this comparison.

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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.
Granola bars
Granola bars
9
:
1
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Calcium +103.3%
Contains more Iron +235.2%
Contains more Magnesium +781.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.9%
Contains more Potassium +164.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +262.5%
Contains more Copper +317%
Contains more Manganese +2475.4%
Contains more Selenium +153.1%
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Pork skins
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Contains more Calcium +103.3%
Contains more Iron +235.2%
Contains more Magnesium +781.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.9%
Contains more Potassium +164.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +262.5%
Contains more Copper +317%
Contains more Manganese +2475.4%
Contains more Selenium +153.1%

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.
Granola bars
Granola bars
8
:
3
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Vitamin E +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.549
Granola bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
Pork skins
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.549

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Granola bars
Granola bars
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3
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +116.7%
Contains more Protein +506.9%
Contains more Fats +58.1%
Contains more Other +211.1%
Granola bars
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Pork skins
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +116.7%
Contains more Protein +506.9%
Contains more Fats +58.1%
Contains more Other +211.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Granola bars
Granola bars
2
:
1
Pork skins
Pork skins
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.4%
Granola bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Pork skins
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Granola bars Pork skins
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Pork skins Opinion
Net carbs 59.1g 0g Granola bars
Protein 10.1g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 19.8g 31.3g Pork skins
Carbs 64.4g 0g Granola bars
Calories 471kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Sugar 28.57g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 5.3g 0g Granola bars
Calcium 61mg 30mg Granola bars
Iron 2.95mg 0.88mg Granola bars
Magnesium 97mg 11mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 277mg 85mg Granola bars
Potassium 336mg 127mg Granola bars
Sodium 294mg 1818mg Granola bars
Zinc 2.03mg 0.56mg Granola bars
Copper 0.392mg 0.094mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg 0.069mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 33IU 40IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 2.09mg 0.53mg Granola bars
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.099mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 1.549mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.43mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.023mg Granola bars
Folate 23µg 0µg Granola bars
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 14.6µg 0µg Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.118mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.352mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.724mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.4mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.177mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.508mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.216mg 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.37g 11.37g Granola bars
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 3.64g Granola bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Granola bars Pork skins
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Granola bars
20%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 1524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/nutrients
  2. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.