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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 covers your daily need of Selenium 74% more than Plantain chips.

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 Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Selenium +10150%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains more Magnesium +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +518.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +110.6%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78
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 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Selenium +10150%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains more Magnesium +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +518.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +110.6%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78

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 B1 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +607.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3365%
Contains more Vitamin E +850.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +6320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +607.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3365%
Contains more Vitamin E +850.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +6320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2588.6%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Equal in Fats - 29.59
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +2588.6%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Equal in Fats - 29.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.5%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pork skins Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 0g 60.34g Plantain chips
Protein 61.3g 2.28g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 29.59g Pork skins
Carbs 0g 63.84g Plantain chips
Calories 544kcal 531kcal Pork skins
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0g 0.92g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 30mg 9mg Pork skins
Iron 0.88mg 0.97mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 11mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 85mg 78mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 1818mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.56mg 0.37mg Pork skins
Copper 0.094mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.069mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 41µg 0.4µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.53mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0.5mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.065mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.04mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 0.802mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 0µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 8.337g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 5.632g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Plantain chips
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
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1616mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain chips
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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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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.