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Pork skins vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork skins and Corn cake

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Corn cake is richer in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Corn cake covers your daily Manganese needs 76% more than Pork skins.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, corn cakes.

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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 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +936.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more IronIron +59.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +346.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2530.4%

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% 15% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +466%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +505%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +656.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1204.2%
Contains more OtherOther +273.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +155.6%

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
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1844.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +291.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%

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 Corn cake
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 Corn cake Opinion
Calories 544kcal 387kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 8.1g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 2.4g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Net carbs 0g 81.5g Corn cake
Carbs 0g 83.4g Corn cake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Corn cake
Magnesium 11mg 114mg Corn cake
Calcium 30mg 19mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 157mg Corn cake
Iron 0.88mg 1.4mg Corn cake
Sugar 0g 23.47g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 1.9g Corn cake
Copper 0.094mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Zinc 0.56mg 2mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 85mg 157mg Corn cake
Sodium 1818mg 488mg Corn cake
Vitamin A 40IU 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A 12µg 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.53mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 41µg 9.9µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.25mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.05mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.14mg Corn cake
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Folate 0µg 19µg Corn cake
Choline 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 0.42g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 0.76g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 0.93g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.081mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.301mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.316mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.837mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.267mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.177mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.408mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.442mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.227mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Corn cake
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
22%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake 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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.