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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.
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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~78mg

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
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 +3365%
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 +∞%
~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
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 ProteinProtein +2588.6%
Contains more OtherOther +154.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
~equal in Fats ~29.59g

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
32% 22% 46%
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.
Pork skins Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 544kcal 531kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 2.28g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 29.59g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 0g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 0g 63.84g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 11mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 30mg 9mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.88mg 0.97mg Plantain chips
Sugar 0g 0.92g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.094mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.56mg 0.37mg Pork skins
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 85mg 78mg Pork skins
Sodium 1818mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 40IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 12µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.53mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.069mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 41µg 0.4µg Pork skins
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
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 0µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Pork skins
Choline 164.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 8.337g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 5.632g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 11.739g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 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 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
46%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1616mg)
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.