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Pork skins vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork skins and Penne?

  • Pork skins are higher in Polyunsaturated fat, yet Penne is higher in Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for Sodium is 68% more.
  • Pork skins have 9 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Penne. While Pork skins have 3.64g of Polyunsaturated fat, Penne has only 0.4g.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Penne is lower.

We used Snacks, pork skins, plain and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types 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 +196.7%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Potassium - 122
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 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +196.7%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Potassium - 122

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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0
Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +975.4%
Contains more Fats +682.5%
Contains more Other +409.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3922.2%
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +975.4%
Contains more Fats +682.5%
Contains more Other +409.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3922.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1378%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1378%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%

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 Penne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Penne Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.1g Penne
Protein 61.3g 5.7g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 4g Pork skins
Carbs 0g 16.8g Penne
Calories 544kcal 126kcal Pork skins
Sugar 0g 1.9g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 30mg 89mg Penne
Iron 0.88mg 0.8mg Pork skins
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 85mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 127mg 122mg Pork skins
Sodium 1818mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 0.56mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.094mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg Pork skins
Selenium 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg Pork skins
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 2.3g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 1g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 0.4g Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 1570mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.07g)
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.

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

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.