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Gratin vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gratin and Pork skins

  • Gratin has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Potassium, however, Pork skins has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork skins is 70% higher.
  • Pork skins have 20 times less Vitamin C than Gratin. Gratin has 9.9mg of Vitamin C, while Pork skins have 0.5mg.
  • Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
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 +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +296.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1418.5%

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.
Gratin
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +1880%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +656.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +4011.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1111.5%
Contains more FatsFats +312.4%
Contains more OtherOther +169.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 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 -58.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +587.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1218.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Pork skins Opinion
Calories 132kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 5.06g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 7.59g 31.3g Pork skins
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0.5mg Gratin
Net carbs 9.47g 0g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 0g Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 95mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Gratin
Calcium 119mg 30mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 127mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.88mg Pork skins
Fiber 1.8g 0g Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.094mg Gratin
Zinc 0.69mg 0.56mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 85mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 1818mg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 40IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 12µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.53mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.161mg 0.069mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.549mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.023mg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Folate 11µg 0µg Gratin
Choline 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 4.733g 11.37g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 3.64g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 0.192mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.284mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.443mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.381mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.117mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.325mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.151mg 0.725mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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%
Gratin
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 1385mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.637g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.