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Pork skins vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork skins and Pork

  • Pork skins have more Choline, while Pork have more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin D, and Potassium.
  • Pork skins covers your daily need of Sodium 76% more than Pork.
  • Pork skins contain 2 times more Saturated Fat than Pork. While Pork skins contain 11.37g of Saturated Fat, Pork contains only 5.23g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pork is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pork skins, plain and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Pork skins
Pork skins
4
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6
Pork
Pork
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Manganese +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.4%
Contains more Potassium +233.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +326.8%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.87
Pork skins
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Manganese +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.4%
Contains more Potassium +233.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +326.8%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.87

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.
Pork skins
Pork skins
2
:
9
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +785.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1917.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.7
Pork skins
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%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +785.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1917.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork skins
Pork skins
3
:
1
Pork
Pork
Contains more Protein +124.4%
Contains more Fats +124.9%
Contains more Other +529.2%
Contains more Water +3115%
Pork skins
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +124.4%
Contains more Fats +124.9%
Contains more Other +529.2%
Contains more Water +3115%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork skins
Pork skins
2
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1
Pork
Pork
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Pork skins
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Pork Opinion
Protein 61.3g 27.32g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 13.92g Pork skins
Calories 544kcal 242kcal Pork skins
Calcium 30mg 19mg Pork skins
Iron 0.88mg 0.87mg Pork skins
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 85mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 127mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 1818mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 0.56mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.094mg 0.073mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 0.009mg Pork skins
Selenium 41µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 40IU 7IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 2µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.29mg Pork skins
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 0µg 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.823mg 1.234mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 1.26mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 2.177mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 2.446mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 1.086mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 1.473mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 95mg 80mg Pork
Saturated Fat 11.37g 5.23g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 6.19g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 1.2g Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pork skins
Pork skins is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1756mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.14g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.