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Granola vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between granola and pork skins

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, zinc, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin A in granola is higher than in pork skins.
  • Granola covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 473% more than pork skins.
  • Granola contains less sodium.
  • Granola has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of granola is 53, while the glycemic index of pork skins is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins 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 49% 9.9% 19% 139% 200% 210% 98% 34% 0% 94%
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 +518.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.3%
Contains more IronIron +320.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +538.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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.
Granola
11
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 20% 153% 49% 32% 190% 201% 191% 0% 942% 1500% 3.3% 612% 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 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3725%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +667.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +558.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +627.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 +94.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +604.6%
Contains more FatsFats +449.1%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.39 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 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 -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +491.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Granola 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Pork skins DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.64µg 473%
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.023mg 312%
Folate 816µg 0µg 204%
Protein 8.7g 61.3g 105%
Sodium 257mg 1818mg 68%
Zinc 7.7mg 0.56mg 65%
Copper 0.6mg 0.094mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.099mg 55%
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 1.549mg 54%
Vitamin A 459µg 12µg 50%
Saturated fat 1.39g 11.37g 45%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.283mg 45%
Selenium 17.3µg 41µg 43%
Fats 5.7g 31.3g 39%
Iron 3.7mg 0.88mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 2.5g 14.78g 31%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Carbs 80.9g 0g 27%
Choline 22.6mg 164.5mg 26%
Phosphorus 228mg 85mg 20%
Magnesium 68mg 11mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 3.64g 14%
Vitamin E 2.43mg 0.53mg 13%
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU 10%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 9%
Calories 389kcal 544kcal 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 0.5mg 6%
Manganese 0.069mg 3%
Potassium 215mg 127mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 73.9g 0g N/A
Calcium 33mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 28.3g 0g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola 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
300%
Granola
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 1561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola 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

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.