Pork skins vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pork skins and jerky
- Pork skins have more selenium, while jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, copper, vitamin B12, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Jerky covers your daily need for zinc, 69% more than pork skins.
- Pork skins contain 4 times more selenium than jerky. While pork skins contain 41µg of selenium, jerky contains only 10.7µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in jerky is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +283.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +363.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +370.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +515.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1348.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +378.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +163.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +678.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
61.3 g
Fats:
31.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
5.6 g
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1197.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.64 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260% |
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Saturated fat
~10.85g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 8.11mg | 69% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 5.42mg | 57% |
| Protein | 61.3g | 33.2g | 56% |
| Selenium | 41µg | 10.7µg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 85mg | 407mg | 46% |
| Folate | 0µg | 134µg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.64g | 1.011g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.227mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.99µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 597mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 0.179mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.142mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1818mg | 2081mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 51mg | 10% |
| Choline | 164.5mg | 109.1mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.78g | 11.305g | 9% |
| Fats | 31.3g | 25.6g | 9% |
| Calories | 544kcal | 410kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 11g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.111mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 11.37g | 10.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.549mg | 1.732mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.49mg | 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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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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork skins contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork skins is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.