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

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The main differences between Corn chips and Pork skins

  • Corn chips have more Vitamin E, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Pork skins have more Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork skins is 61% higher.
  • Corn chips are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 +554.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +382.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +439.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.094mg

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 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +626.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1259.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 ProteinProtein +893.5%
Contains more WaterWater +68.2%
Contains more OtherOther +124%
~equal in Fats ~31.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 -61.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +351.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn chips Pork skins
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Corn chips Pork skins Opinion
Calories 538kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 6.17g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 33.36g 31.3g Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Pork skins
Net carbs 52.9g 0g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 0g Corn chips
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Corn chips
Magnesium 72mg 11mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 30mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 127mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 0.88mg Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 4g 0g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.094mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.29mg 0.56mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 85mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 1818mg Corn chips
Vitamin A 69IU 40IU Corn chips
Vitamin A 3µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.53mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg 0.069mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 1.549mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.023mg Corn chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 6.3µg 0µg Corn chips
Folate 8µg 0µg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.088g Pork skins
Choline 12.1mg 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 4.331g 11.37g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 3.64g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 0.246mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.235mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.803mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.185mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.137mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.331mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.2mg 0.725mg Pork skins
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn 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
21%
Corn chips
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.039g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips 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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.