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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.

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% 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 3% 2% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.2%
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 E Vitamin 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 Opinion
Calories 544kcal 471kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 10.1g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 19.8g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg Granola bars
Net carbs 0g 59.1g Granola bars
Carbs 0g 64.4g Granola bars
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Granola bars
Magnesium 11mg 97mg Granola bars
Calcium 30mg 61mg Granola bars
Potassium 127mg 336mg Granola bars
Iron 0.88mg 2.95mg Granola bars
Sugar 0g 28.57g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 5.3g Granola bars
Copper 0.094mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Zinc 0.56mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 85mg 277mg Granola bars
Sodium 1818mg 294mg Granola bars
Vitamin A 40IU 33IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 2µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 2.09mg Granola bars
Manganese 0.069mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 41µg 16.2µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.264mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.119mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.581mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.085mg Granola bars
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 14.6µg Granola bars
Folate 0µg 23µg Granola bars
Choline 164.5mg 22mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 2.37g Granola bars
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 4.38g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 12.05g Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 1.823mg 0.264mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.352mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.724mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.4mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.177mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.479mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.508mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.216mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.