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 for pork skins is 61% higher.
- Corn chips are lower in saturated fat.
- Corn chips have a higher glycemic index than pork skins.
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 AVitamin A | +300% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
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% |
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Fats
~31.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 6.17g | 61.3g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 3.64g | 85% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 41µg | 61% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 1818mg | 57% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 0.53mg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 11.37g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg | 32% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 164.5mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.64µg | 27% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 0g | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 0g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 85mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.283mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 11mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 14.78g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.069mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.023mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 30mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.56mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 1.549mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.88mg | 4% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 31.3g | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 127mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.094mg | 1% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 544kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 1.382mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 3.322mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 2.783mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 2.421mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.039g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)