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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% 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 0% 21% 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 +757.5%
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 Opinion
Calories 544kcal 324kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 13.56g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 17.87g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg Pork skins
Net carbs 0g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 0g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 95mg 32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 30mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 127mg 121mg Pork skins
Iron 0.88mg 0.84mg Pork skins
Sugar 0g 2.83g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.094mg 0.067mg Pork skins
Zinc 0.56mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 85mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1818mg 1008mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 40IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 12µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.069mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 41µg 16.2µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 0µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Pork skins
Choline 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 6.643g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 4.287g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 5.104g 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
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 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 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
30%
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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