Pork skins vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pork skins and potato chips
- Pork skins have more protein, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper.
- Pork skins' daily need coverage for protein is 129% more.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of pork skins is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +406.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +509.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +903.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +225.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +537.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6120% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1618.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2769.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Protein | 61.3g | 7g | 109% |
| Sodium | 1818mg | 8mg | 79% |
| Selenium | 41µg | 8.1µg | 60% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 9.11mg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.64g | 12.17g | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 0.66mg | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 31.1mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 1275mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.306mg | 24% |
| Choline | 164.5mg | 37.5mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.8g | 19% |
| Carbs | 0g | 52.9g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.1µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.44mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.549mg | 3.827mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 67mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.78g | 9.84g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 85mg | 165mg | 11% |
| Folate | 0µg | 45µg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.63mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.197mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.167mg | 6% |
| Fats | 31.3g | 34.6g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 11.37g | 10.96g | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.402mg | 1% |
| Calories | 544kcal | 536kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 11g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 89kcal | 766kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 18g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.6 | 2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 0g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.823mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.382mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.322mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.783mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.48mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.94mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.421mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +775.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~1.9g
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~10.96g
