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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 Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +114.6%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +527.3%
Contains more Selenium +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +110.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 9% 62% 18% 87% 33% 14% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +114.6%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Manganese +527.3%
Contains more Selenium +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +110.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +249.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1056.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 37
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 9% 12% 0% 70% 19% 76% 34% 62% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +249.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1056.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +385.7%
Contains more Other +158.1%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +2357.8%
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
13% 40% 44% 2%
Protein: 12.62 g
Fats: 39.69 g
Carbs: 1.28 g
Water: 44.24 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Protein +385.7%
Contains more Other +158.1%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +2357.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
36% 47% 17%
Saturated Fat: 13.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.454 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pork skins Pork bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.28g Pork bacon
Protein 61.3g 12.62g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 39.69g Pork bacon
Carbs 0g 1.28g Pork bacon
Calories 544kcal 417kcal Pork skins
Sugar 0g 1g Pork skins
Calcium 30mg 5mg Pork skins
Iron 0.88mg 0.41mg Pork skins
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 85mg 144mg Pork bacon
Potassium 127mg 198mg Pork bacon
Sodium 1818mg 662mg Pork bacon
Zinc 0.56mg 1.18mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.094mg 0.042mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 0.011mg Pork skins
Selenium 41µg 20.1µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 37IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 11µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Pork bacon
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Pork bacon
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.276mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.081mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 4.022mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.555mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.266mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.5µg Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.15mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.823mg 0.555mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.598mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 1.039mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 1.123mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.346mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.524mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.638mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.513mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 66mg Pork bacon
Trans Fat 0.133g Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 13.296g Pork skins
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.022g Pork bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 17.439g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 6.454g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.246g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.617g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.234g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.032g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.038g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
29%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
35%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.926g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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.

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 bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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