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Pork skins vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork skins and caesar salad different?

  • Pork skins are richer in selenium, while caesar salad is higher in vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, iron, manganese, and vitamin B3.
  • Pork skins cover your daily need for sodium, 59% more than caesar salad.
  • Pork skins contain 4 times more cholesterol than caesar salad. Pork skins contain 95mg of cholesterol, while caesar salad contains 24mg.
  • Caesar salad is lower in sodium.
  • Caesar salad has a higher glycemic index (50) than pork skins (0).

Snacks, pork skins, plain and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust types were used in this article.

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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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +676.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.9%
Contains more IronIron +165.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +34%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +365.2%

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 1.7% 4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.297mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.447mg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +357.8%
Contains more FatsFats +228.1%
Contains more OtherOther +156.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2310.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +521%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork skins Caesar salad
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 Pork skins Caesar salad DV% diff.
Protein 61.3g 13.39g 96%
Sodium 1818mg 454mg 59%
Fats 31.3g 9.54g 33%
Saturated fat 11.37g 4.206g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 2.38g 31%
Choline 164.5mg 30%
Cholesterol 95mg 24mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.377mg 23%
Phosphorus 85mg 231mg 21%
Calcium 30mg 233mg 20%
Iron 0.88mg 2.34mg 18%
Selenium 41µg 31.4µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 1.461g 15%
Calories 544kcal 265kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 3.237mg 11%
Carbs 0g 31.5g 11%
Manganese 0.069mg 0.321mg 11%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.61mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.4µg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin A 12µg 78µg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 28mg 4%
Copper 0.094mg 0.126mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.297mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Potassium 127mg 170mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.61mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.02g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.447mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Caesar salad
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
26%
Pork skins
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.164g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.