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

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Differences between Pork skins and Cheese popcorn

  • Pork skins are higher in Selenium, and Choline, however, Cheese popcorn is richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Magnesium.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% higher.
  • Pork skins have 11 times more Choline than Cheese popcorn. While Pork skins have 164.5mg of Choline, Cheese popcorn has only 15.3mg.
  • Cheese popcorn has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor.

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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.
Pork skins
Pork skins
1
:
9
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Selenium +241.7%
Contains more Calcium +276.7%
Contains more Iron +154.5%
Contains more Magnesium +727.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +324.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -51.1%
Contains more Zinc +258.9%
Contains more Copper +48.9%
Contains more Manganese +933.3%
Pork skins
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains more Selenium +241.7%
Contains more Calcium +276.7%
Contains more Iron +154.5%
Contains more Magnesium +727.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +324.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -51.1%
Contains more Zinc +258.9%
Contains more Copper +48.9%
Contains more Manganese +933.3%

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.
Pork skins
Pork skins
3
:
7
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +620.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +921.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.453
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.461
Pork skins
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +620.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +921.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.453
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.461

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork skins
Pork skins
2
:
3
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Protein +559.1%
Contains more Other +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.9%
Equal in Fats - 33.2
Pork skins
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Cheese popcorn
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +559.1%
Contains more Other +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.9%
Equal in Fats - 33.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork skins
Pork skins
1
:
2
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.3%
Pork skins
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 0g 41.7g Cheese popcorn
Protein 61.3g 9.3g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 0g 51.6g Cheese popcorn
Calories 544kcal 526kcal Pork skins
Sugar 0g 0.79g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 30mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 0.88mg 2.24mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 11mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 85mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 127mg 261mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 1818mg 889mg Cheese popcorn
Zinc 0.56mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.094mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.069mg 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 41µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 140IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 8µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.5mg
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.124mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.241mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.453mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.461mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.235mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 0µg 11µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.53µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.417mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.402mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 1.024mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.443mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.191mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.405mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.489mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.252mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 11mg Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 11.37g 6.41g Cheese popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 9.7g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 15.37g Cheese popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Cheese popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Pork skins
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn 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
  2. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.