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Pork skins vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pork skins and Popcorn

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Pork skins covers your daily Sodium needs 79% more than Popcorn.
  • Popcorn has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 +328.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.2%
Contains more Potassium +159.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +178.7%
Contains more Manganese +1513%
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 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.2%
Contains more Potassium +159.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +178.7%
Contains more Manganese +1513%

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 E +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +390%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.104
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 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +390%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.104

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +373.7%
Contains more Fats +589.4%
Contains more Other +294.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +84.4%
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +373.7%
Contains more Fats +589.4%
Contains more Other +294.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +84.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1455.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1455.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

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 Popcorn
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 0g 63.28g Popcorn
Protein 61.3g 12.94g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 4.54g Pork skins
Carbs 0g 77.78g Popcorn
Calories 544kcal 387kcal Pork skins
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0g 0.87g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 30mg 7mg Pork skins
Iron 0.88mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Magnesium 11mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 85mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 127mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 1818mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.56mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.094mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.069mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 41µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 10µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.29mg Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.083mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.157mg Popcorn
Folate 0µg 31µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.085mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.452mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.431mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 1.473mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.338mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.252mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.59mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.607mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.367mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 11.37g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 0.95g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 2.318g Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Popcorn
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
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1810mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn 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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.