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Pork skins vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pork skins and Popcorn

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Pork skins covers your daily Sodium needs 79% more than Popcorn.
  • Popcorn has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1209.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.1%
Contains more IronIron +262.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1513%

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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +675.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +390%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.104mg

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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +373.7%
Contains more FatsFats +589.4%
Contains more OtherOther +294.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +84.4%

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1455.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.4%

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 Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Popcorn Opinion
Calories 544kcal 387kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 12.94g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 4.54g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Net carbs 0g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 0g 77.78g Popcorn
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Popcorn
Magnesium 11mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 30mg 7mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 0.88mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Sugar 0g 0.87g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.094mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.56mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 85mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 1818mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 40IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 12µg 10µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.29mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 41µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.083mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.157mg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 0µg 31µg Popcorn
Choline 164.5mg 21.2mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 0.95g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 2.318g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.085mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.452mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.431mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 1.473mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.338mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.252mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.59mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.607mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.367mg Pork skins
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Popcorn
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
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.