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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.
  • Corn cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn cake is 87, while the glycemic index of pork skins is 0.

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% 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% 23% 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 +483.3%
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 DV% diff.
Protein 61.3g 8.1g 106%
Manganese 0.069mg 1.815mg 76%
Sodium 1818mg 488mg 58%
Selenium 41µg 9.9µg 57%
Saturated fat 11.37g 0.42g 50%
Fats 31.3g 2.4g 44%
Copper 0.094mg 0.42mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 0.76g 35%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Choline 164.5mg 30%
Carbs 0g 83.4g 28%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Magnesium 11mg 114mg 25%
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 5.15mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 0.93g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.05mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.25mg 13%
Zinc 0.56mg 2mg 13%
Phosphorus 85mg 157mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.14mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.83mg 8%
Calories 544kcal 387kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Iron 0.88mg 1.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 12µg 70µg 6%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 157mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 81.5g N/A
Sugar 0g 23.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0.301mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.316mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0.267mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.408mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0.442mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.227mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.