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Pork skins vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork skins and Pretzels

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Pretzels have more Manganese, Folate, Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Pretzels covers your daily need of Manganese 75% more than Pork skins.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted.

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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.
Pork skins
Pork skins
1
:
9
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Selenium +606.9%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +89.8%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Zinc +51.8%
Contains more Copper +180.9%
Contains more Manganese +2492.8%
Equal in Sodium - 1715
Pork skins
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Pretzels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Selenium +606.9%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +89.8%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Zinc +51.8%
Contains more Copper +180.9%
Contains more Manganese +2492.8%
Equal in Sodium - 1715

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.
Pork skins
Pork skins
8
:
4
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Pretzels
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% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork skins
Pork skins
3
:
2
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Protein +573.6%
Contains more Fats +794.3%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +83.3%
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
Pretzels
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more Protein +573.6%
Contains more Fats +794.3%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork skins
Pork skins
2
:
1
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +986.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Pork skins
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Pretzels
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +986.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 61.3g 9.1g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 3.5g Pork skins
Carbs 0g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 544kcal 381kcal Pork skins
Fiber 0g 2.8g Pretzels
Calcium 30mg 36mg Pretzels
Iron 0.88mg 1.67mg Pretzels
Magnesium 11mg 35mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 85mg 113mg Pretzels
Potassium 127mg 146mg Pretzels
Sodium 1818mg 1715mg Pretzels
Zinc 0.56mg 0.85mg Pretzels
Copper 0.094mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Manganese 0.069mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 41µg 5.8µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.18mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.1mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.92mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.288mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.116mg Pretzels
Folate 0µg 83µg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.109mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.259mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.345mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.636mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.221mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.164mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.453mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.392mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.201mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 11.37g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 1.36g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 1.22g Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Pretzels
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
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzels
Pretzels contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins 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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/nutrients
  2. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.