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Pork skins vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork skins and Chinese cuisine

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B2, however, Chinese cuisine have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork skins is 62% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine has 12 times less Saturated Fat than Pork skins. Pork skins have 11.37g of Saturated Fat, while Chinese cuisine has 0.978g.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +511.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.6%
Contains more IronIron +26.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113%

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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +414.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +376.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2220%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3055%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.443mg

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +765.8%
Contains more FatsFats +490.6%
Contains more OtherOther +270.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4278.9%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1114.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.4%

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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Chinese cuisine Opinion
Calories 544kcal 105kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 7.08g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 5.3g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 0g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 0g 7.29g Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 95mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Calcium 30mg 22mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 0.88mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0g 2.41g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.094mg 0.049mg Pork skins
Zinc 0.56mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 85mg 76mg Pork skins
Sodium 1818mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 40IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 12µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.069mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 41µg 6.7µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.033mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.055mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.32mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.48µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 0µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Pork skins
Choline 164.5mg 34.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 1.217g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 2.13g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.083mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.313mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.314mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.525mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.552mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.158mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.317mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.327mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.207mg Pork skins
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Chinese cuisine
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
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 1409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.392g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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