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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.
Contains more Copper +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +153.1%
Contains more Calcium +1003.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Zinc +253.6%
Contains more Manganese +426.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.84
Equal in Potassium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Copper +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +153.1%
Contains more Calcium +1003.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Zinc +253.6%
Contains more Manganese +426.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.84
Equal in Potassium - 121

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +757.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +757.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +352.1%
Contains more Fats +75.2%
Contains more Other +50.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1990.6%
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 Protein +352.1%
Contains more Fats +75.2%
Contains more Other +50.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1990.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.2%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 61.3g 13.56g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 17.87g Pork skins
Carbs 0g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calories 544kcal 324kcal Pork skins
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 0g 2.83g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 30mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.88mg 0.84mg Pork skins
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 85mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 127mg 121mg Pork skins
Sodium 1818mg 1008mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 0.56mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.094mg 0.067mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 41µg 16.2µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 0.5mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.257mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 0.98mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.38mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.084mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 0µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 1.823mg 0.472mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.718mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 1.468mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 1.211mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.411mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.811mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.934mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.441mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 6.643g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 4.287g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Pork skins
33%
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 contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
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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