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 has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin D, and potassium.
- Pork skins cover your daily need for 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +666.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +233.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +326.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +189.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +82.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +785.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +225.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1917.4% |
| 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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +529.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3115% |
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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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +138.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1818mg | 62mg | 76% |
| Protein | 61.3g | 27.32g | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.877mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 0.464mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 11.37g | 5.23g | 28% |
| Fats | 31.3g | 13.92g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 85mg | 246mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.549mg | 5.037mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.78g | 6.19g | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.39mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.64g | 1.2g | 16% |
| Calories | 544kcal | 242kcal | 15% |
| Choline | 164.5mg | 93.9mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 423mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 41µg | 45.3µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 53IU | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 80mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.698mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.321mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.823mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.382mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.322mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.783mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.48mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.94mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.421mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pork skins is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1756mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.14g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.