Pork skins vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork skins and plantain chips different?
- Pork skins are richer in selenium, choline, and vitamin B12, while plantain chips are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin K, and potassium.
- Pork skins cover your daily need for selenium, 74% more than plantain chips.
- Plantain chips have a higher glycemic index (45) than pork skins (0).
Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, plantain chips, salted types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +545.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +518.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +607.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6320% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +850.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1900% |
| 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:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2588.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
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Fats
~29.59g
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
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 61.3g | 2.28g | 118% |
| Selenium | 41µg | 0.4µg | 74% |
| Sodium | 1818mg | 202mg | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.64g | 11.739g | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 32.1mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 0.46mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 5.04mg | 30% |
| Choline | 164.5mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 28.6µg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.78g | 5.632g | 23% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 63.84g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.04mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 786mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 11.37g | 8.337g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 71mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.5g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 1.1mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.198mg | 12% |
| Folate | 0µg | 35µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.276mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 69µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.549mg | 0.802mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Fats | 31.3g | 29.59g | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Calories | 544kcal | 531kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 85mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.97mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.033g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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