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Pork skins vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork skins and Caramel popcorn different?

  • Pork skins are higher in Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B12, however, Caramel popcorn is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pork skins is 71% higher.

Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts are the varieties 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 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +951.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +627.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.5%
Contains more IronIron +344.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +216%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1007.2%

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% 2.4% 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% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +850.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +95%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +704.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +857.8%
Contains more FatsFats +301.3%
Contains more OtherOther +211.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +83.3%

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
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +441.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.9%

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 Caramel popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Caramel popcorn Opinion
Calories 544kcal 400kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 6.4g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 7.8g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Net carbs 0g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 0g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 11mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 30mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 127mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 0.88mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 0g 45.36g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.094mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 0.56mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 85mg 127mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 1818mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 40IU 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 12µg 4µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.069mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 41µg 3.9µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.051mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.126mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.99mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.23mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 0µg 16µg Caramel popcorn
Choline 164.5mg 17.3mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 2.73g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 3.27g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.052mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.231mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.227mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.641mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.199mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.112mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.32mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.303mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.182mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Caramel popcorn
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
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn 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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.