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

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The main differences between pork skins and corn chips

  • Pork skins have more selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, corn chips have more vitamin E, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork skins is 61% higher.
  • Corn chips have a higher glycemic index than pork skins.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +439.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +554.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +382.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.101mg

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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1259.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +626.1%
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% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +893.5%
Contains more WaterWater +68.2%
Contains more OtherOther +124%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~33.36g

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +351.6%

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 chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Corn chips DV% diff.
Protein 61.3g 6.17g 110%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 16.438g 85%
Selenium 41µg 7.6µg 61%
Sodium 1818mg 514mg 57%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 7.23mg 45%
Saturated fat 11.37g 4.331g 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Choline 164.5mg 12.1mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Carbs 0g 56.9g 19%
Fiber 0g 4g 16%
Phosphorus 85mg 194mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.078mg 16%
Magnesium 11mg 72mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 9.134g 14%
Manganese 0.069mg 0.333mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.167mg 11%
Calcium 30mg 138mg 11%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.29mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.3µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.19mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.047mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 0.842mg 4%
Iron 0.88mg 1.2mg 4%
Fats 31.3g 33.36g 3%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 144mg 1%
Copper 0.094mg 0.101mg 1%
Calories 544kcal 538kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.039g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.