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Pork skins vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pork skins and onion rings?

  • Pork skins are higher in selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, yet onion rings is higher in vitamin K, manganese, and fiber.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for selenium is 64% more.

We used Snacks, pork skins, plain and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven types in this article.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +632.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +42%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +404.3%
~equal in Calcium ~31mg
~equal in Potassium ~123mg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1437.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +408.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1380.7%
Contains more FatsFats +118.9%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2476.1%

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +392.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.7%

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 Onion rings
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 Onion rings DV% diff.
Protein 61.3g 4.14g 114%
Selenium 41µg 5.6µg 64%
Sodium 1818mg 370mg 63%
Saturated fat 11.37g 2.137g 42%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 3g 29%
Vitamin K 0µg 34.1µg 28%
Choline 164.5mg 10.7mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 7.633g 27%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Fats 31.3g 14.3g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.116mg 13%
Calories 544kcal 276kcal 13%
Manganese 0.069mg 0.348mg 12%
Starch 25.58g 11%
Carbs 0g 33.79g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Folate 0µg 33µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.117mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.185mg 7%
Iron 0.88mg 1.25mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.294mg 3%
Copper 0.094mg 0.073mg 2%
Phosphorus 85mg 71mg 2%
Fructose 1.26g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.349mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.6mg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.42mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 31.59g N/A
Calcium 30mg 31mg 0%
Potassium 127mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 0g 5.1g N/A
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.46mg 0%
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.214mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0.35mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0.151mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.243mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.109mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 1448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings 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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.