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Pork skins vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pork skins and granola bars?

  • Pork skins are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and choline, yet granola bars are richer in manganese, copper, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for manganese is 74% higher.
  • Pork skins have a lower glycemic index than granola bars.

We used Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain types in this comparison.

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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 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +781.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.6%
Contains more IronIron +235.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +317%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2475.4%

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 3% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +647.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.581mg

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
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +506.9%
Contains more FatsFats +58.1%
Contains more OtherOther +211.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +116.7%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +237.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231%

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 Granola bars
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Granola bars DV% diff.
Protein 61.3g 10.1g 102%
Manganese 0.069mg 1.777mg 74%
Sodium 1818mg 294mg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 12.05g 56%
Selenium 41µg 16.2µg 45%
Saturated fat 11.37g 2.37g 41%
Copper 0.094mg 0.392mg 33%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Phosphorus 85mg 277mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 4.38g 26%
Iron 0.88mg 2.95mg 26%
Choline 164.5mg 22mg 26%
Carbs 0g 64.4g 21%
Fiber 0g 5.3g 21%
Magnesium 11mg 97mg 20%
Fats 31.3g 19.8g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.264mg 14%
Zinc 0.56mg 2.03mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.119mg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.6µg 12%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 2.09mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.813mg 8%
Folate 0µg 23µg 6%
Potassium 127mg 336mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.085mg 5%
Calories 544kcal 471kcal 4%
Calcium 30mg 61mg 3%
Vitamin A 12µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 59.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 28.57g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.581mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0.264mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.352mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0.724mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0.4mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.479mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0.508mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.216mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Granola bars
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
23%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 1524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.