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Pork skins vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork skins and potato pancake

  • Pork skins have more selenium, choline, and vitamin B12, while potato pancake has more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and folate.
  • Pork skins cover your daily need for selenium, 58% more than potato pancake.
  • Pork skins contain 5 times more saturated fat than potato pancake. While pork skins contain 11.37g of saturated fat, potato pancake contains only 2.496g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pork skins, plain and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +389.8%
Contains more IronIron +89.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +276.8%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5420%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1847.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.672mg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +908.2%
Contains more FatsFats +112.1%
Contains more OtherOther +56.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2553.9%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +296.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.5%

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 Potato pancake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Potato pancake DV% diff.
Protein 61.3g 6.08g 110%
Selenium 41µg 8.9µg 58%
Sodium 1818mg 764mg 46%
Saturated fat 11.37g 2.496g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.448mg 33%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 27.6mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 3.73g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 7.516g 26%
Fats 31.3g 14.76g 25%
Choline 164.5mg 74.2mg 16%
Potassium 127mg 622mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.29µg 15%
Calories 544kcal 268kcal 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Copper 0.094mg 0.18mg 10%
Iron 0.88mg 1.67mg 10%
Folate 0µg 41µg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 0g 27.81g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.173mg 8%
Manganese 0.069mg 0.26mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.757mg 7%
Phosphorus 85mg 128mg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 36mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.158mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 32µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.672mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 24.51g N/A
Cholesterol 95mg 95mg 0%
Calcium 30mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Pork skins
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 1054mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (95 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.