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

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The main differences between Pork skins and Corn grits

  • Pork skins have more Choline, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Corn grits have more Iron, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 73% higher.
  • Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +522.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +507.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.3%
Contains more IronIron +662.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%

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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +726.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.672mg
~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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3779.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6287.8%
Contains more OtherOther +636.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4412.2%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18146.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1805.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Corn grits Opinion
Calories 544kcal 74kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 1.58g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 0.49g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Net carbs 0g 14.85g Corn grits
Carbs 0g 15.95g Corn grits
Cholesterol 95mg Corn grits
Magnesium 11mg 6mg Pork skins
Calcium 30mg 64mg Corn grits
Potassium 127mg 27mg Pork skins
Iron 0.88mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 0g 0.1g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 1.1g Corn grits
Copper 0.094mg 0mg Pork skins
Zinc 0.56mg 0.09mg Pork skins
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 85mg 14mg Pork skins
Sodium 1818mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 40IU Pork skins
Vitamin A 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.01mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 0.049mg Pork skins
Selenium 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.135mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.052mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.028mg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Pork skins
Folate 0µg 27µg Corn grits
Choline 164.5mg 2.6mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 0.081g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 0.191g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.011mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.052mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.058mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.228mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.031mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.029mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.087mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.077mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.048mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Corn grits
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
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 1591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.294g)
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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.