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Pork skins vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork skins and Gratin

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Gratin have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork skins is 70% higher.
  • Gratin is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more IronIron +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1418.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +296.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%

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%
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1880%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +656.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.387mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1111.5%
Contains more FatsFats +312.4%
Contains more OtherOther +169.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4011.1%

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +587.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1218.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Gratin Opinion
Calories 544kcal 132kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 5.06g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 7.59g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 9.9mg Gratin
Net carbs 0g 9.47g Gratin
Carbs 0g 11.27g Gratin
Cholesterol 95mg 23mg Gratin
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Gratin
Calcium 30mg 119mg Gratin
Potassium 127mg 396mg Gratin
Iron 0.88mg 0.64mg Pork skins
Fiber 0g 1.8g Gratin
Copper 0.094mg 0.16mg Gratin
Zinc 0.56mg 0.69mg Gratin
Phosphorus 85mg 113mg Gratin
Sodium 1818mg 433mg Gratin
Vitamin A 40IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.53mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 41µg 2.7µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.064mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.116mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 0.993mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.387mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.174mg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Folate 0µg 11µg Gratin
Choline 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 4.733g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 2.149g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 0.276g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.07mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.192mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.284mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.443mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.381mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.117mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.254mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.325mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.151mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 1385mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.637g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.