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Pork skins vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork skins and Beef sticks different?

  • Beef sticks are higher than Pork skins in Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 47% more than Pork skins.

Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +126.7%
Contains more Iron +286.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.8%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +332.1%
Contains more Copper +38.3%
Contains more Manganese +24.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains more Calcium +126.7%
Contains more Iron +286.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.8%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +332.1%
Contains more Copper +38.3%
Contains more Manganese +24.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +185.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +961.1%
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more Protein +185.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +961.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.4%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.4g Beef sticks
Protein 61.3g 21.5g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 0g 5.4g Beef sticks
Calories 544kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Calcium 30mg 68mg Beef sticks
Iron 0.88mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 85mg 180mg Beef sticks
Potassium 127mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1818mg 1531mg Beef sticks
Zinc 0.56mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.094mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.069mg 0.086mg Beef sticks
Selenium 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 13µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.53mg Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.141mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.328mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1µg Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 1.823mg 0.832mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.818mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 1.473mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 1.518mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.454mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.801mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.95mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.53mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 133mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 20.8g Pork skins
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 4.42g Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Beef sticks
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
20%
Pork skins
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.43g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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 skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.