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

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Important differences between pork skins and corn nuts

  • Pork skins have more vitamin B12; however, corn nuts are richer in fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for sodium is 53% more.
  • Corn nuts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn nuts is 40, while the glycemic index of pork skins is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +890.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.2%
Contains more IronIron +93.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +605.8%

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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +713%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.507mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +581.1%
Contains more FatsFats +118.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%
Contains more OtherOther +64.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%

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 nuts
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 nuts DV% diff.
Protein 61.3g 9g 105%
Selenium 41µg 75%
Sodium 1818mg 600mg 53%
Saturated fat 11.37g 2.58g 40%
Fiber 0g 8.4g 34%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Choline 164.5mg 30%
Phosphorus 85mg 283mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Fats 31.3g 14.3g 26%
Carbs 0g 71.7g 24%
Magnesium 11mg 109mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.35mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 7.36g 19%
Manganese 0.069mg 0.487mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.187mg 13%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.88mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.142mg 11%
Iron 0.88mg 1.7mg 10%
Calories 544kcal 436kcal 5%
Potassium 127mg 286mg 5%
Copper 0.094mg 0.136mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 3.22g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.374mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 17µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 63.3g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.507mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Corn nuts
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
17%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.79g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.