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Banana chips vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between banana chips and pork skins

  • Banana chips are higher in manganese, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, pork skins are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, choline, and vitamin B2.
  • Banana chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
  • Pork skins have less saturated fat.
  • Pork skins have a lower glycemic index (0) than banana chips (44).

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, banana chips and Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 5.4% 47% 47% 68% 20% 24% 0.78% 203% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +590.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +322%
Contains more IronIron +42%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2160.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2633.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 1.3% 4.8% 0% 21% 3.9% 13% 37% 60% 0% 3.3% 11% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1030.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1564.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +672.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +138.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2565.2%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
~equal in Fats ~31.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 6% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 28.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +657.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +477.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana chips Pork skins DV% diff.
Protein 2.3g 61.3g 118%
Saturated fat 28.97g 11.37g 80%
Sodium 6mg 1818mg 79%
Selenium 1.5µg 41µg 72%
Manganese 1.56mg 0.069mg 65%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 1.95g 14.78g 32%
Fiber 7.7g 0g 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Choline 21.3mg 164.5mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.283mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 3.64g 20%
Carbs 58.4g 0g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.023mg 18%
Magnesium 76mg 11mg 15%
Copper 0.205mg 0.094mg 12%
Potassium 536mg 127mg 12%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0.5mg 6%
Iron 1.25mg 0.88mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.71mg 1.549mg 5%
Phosphorus 56mg 85mg 4%
Folate 14µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.43mg 4%
Fats 33.6g 31.3g 4%
Zinc 0.75mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.53mg 2%
Calories 519kcal 544kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.099mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 4µg 12µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 0g N/A
Sugar 35.34g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 1.823mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.074mg 1.382mg 0%
Leucine 0.158mg 3.322mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 2.783mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.48mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.086mg 1.94mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 2.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.18mg 0.725mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana chips Pork skins
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Banana chips
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Banana chips
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana chips
Banana chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1812mg)
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.
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. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/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.