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Pork skins vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork skins and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Pork skins have more selenium; however, mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin B12, zinc, and manganese.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for selenium is 45% more.
  • Pork skins contain 3 times more cholesterol than mozzarella cheese sticks. Pork skins contain 95mg of cholesterol, while mozzarella cheese sticks contain 32mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pork skins, plain and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1003.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +426.1%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg
~equal in Iron ~0.84mg

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 0% 32% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg

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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +352.1%
Contains more FatsFats +75.2%
Contains more OtherOther +50.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1990.6%

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
41% 27% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.2%

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 Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Protein 61.3g 13.56g 95%
Selenium 41µg 16.2µg 45%
Phosphorus 85mg 358mg 39%
Sodium 1818mg 1008mg 35%
Calcium 30mg 331mg 30%
Choline 164.5mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 4.287g 26%
Fats 31.3g 17.87g 21%
Cholesterol 95mg 32mg 21%
Saturated fat 11.37g 6.643g 21%
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg 21%
Manganese 0.069mg 0.363mg 13%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.98mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.95µg 13%
Calories 544kcal 324kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 5.104g 10%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Carbs 0g 27.22g 9%
Vitamin A 12µg 96µg 9%
Folate 0µg 26µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.084mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.15mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 0.98mg 4%
Copper 0.094mg 0.067mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.257mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.74mg 1%
Iron 0.88mg 0.84mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 25.62g N/A
Potassium 127mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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