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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 has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for 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.
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 8.6% 1.5% 17% 15% 14% 32% 62% 86% 1.4% 110%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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% 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% 3.7% 8.6% 6% 69% 19% 75% 33% 61% 63% 0% 0% 26%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~11µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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% 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 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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
36% 47% 17%
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.
Pork skins Pork bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Protein 61.3g 12.62g 97%
Sodium 1818mg 662mg 50%
Selenium 41µg 20.1µg 38%
Choline 164.5mg 47.8mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.266mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 6.454g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.081mg 16%
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 4.022mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.276mg 15%
Fats 31.3g 39.69g 13%
Cholesterol 95mg 66mg 10%
Saturated fat 11.37g 13.296g 9%
Phosphorus 85mg 144mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 17.439g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.5µg 6%
Iron 0.88mg 0.41mg 6%
Copper 0.094mg 0.042mg 6%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.18mg 6%
Calories 544kcal 417kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.555mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 5mg 3%
Manganese 0.069mg 0.011mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 127mg 198mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.43mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.28g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.28g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 11µg 0%
Trans fat 0.133g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.598mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 1.039mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 1.123mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.524mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.513mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.234g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.022g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.038g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.246g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.617g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Pork skins
28%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork bacon
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.

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.