Pork skins vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pork skins and Pork bacon
- Pork skins have more Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B2, however, Pork bacon have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pork skins is 50% higher.
- Pork bacon has 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Pork skins. Pork skins have 0.283mg of Vitamin B2, while Pork bacon has 0.081mg.
- Pork bacon is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared.
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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 | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +527.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +249.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +244.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1056.5% |
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:
12.62 g
Fats:
39.69 g
Carbs:
1.28 g
Water:
44.24 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +385.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2357.8% |
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
13.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.454 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +18% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.3% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 544kcal | 417kcal |
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| Protein | 61.3g | 12.62g |
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| Fats | 31.3g | 39.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.28g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.28g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 198mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 85mg | 144mg |
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| Sodium | 1818mg | 662mg |
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| Vitamin A | 40IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 41µg | 20.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.276mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.549mg | 4.022mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.133g |
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| Choline | 164.5mg | 47.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.37g | 13.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.78g | 17.439g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.64g | 6.454g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 1.823mg | 0.555mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.382mg | 0.598mg |
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| Leucine | 3.322mg | 1.039mg |
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| Lysine | 2.783mg | 1.123mg |
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| Methionine | 0.48mg | 0.346mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.94mg | 0.524mg |
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| Valine | 2.421mg | 0.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.513mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.234g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.022g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.246g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.617g |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork skins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.926g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.