Corn nuts vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between corn nuts and pork skins
- Corn nuts have more fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B6; however, pork skins are richer in vitamin B12.
- Pork skins' daily need coverage for sodium is 53% more.
- Corn nuts contain less sodium.
- Corn nuts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn nuts is 40, while the glycemic index of pork skins is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor 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 | +890.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +235.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +232.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +605.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +253.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +713% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
71.7 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
3.4 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 | +581.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.22 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 | -77.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13% |
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 | 9g | 61.3g | 105% |
| Selenium | 41µg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 600mg | 1818mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 2.58g | 11.37g | 40% |
| Fiber | 8.4g | 0g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg | 32% |
| Choline | 164.5mg | 30% | |
| Phosphorus | 283mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.64µg | 27% |
| Fats | 14.3g | 31.3g | 26% |
| Carbs | 71.7g | 0g | 24% |
| Magnesium | 109mg | 11mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 0.099mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.36g | 14.78g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.487mg | 0.069mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.187mg | 0.023mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.88mg | 0.56mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.283mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.88mg | 10% |
| Calories | 436kcal | 544kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 127mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.136mg | 0.094mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.22g | 3.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.507mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.823mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.382mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 3.322mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.783mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.94mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.421mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0% |
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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
17%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.79g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)