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

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A recap on differences between Pork skins and Potato salad

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Pork skins covers your daily Selenium needs 67% more than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.4%

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% 2.4% 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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +292.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +513%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2187.3%
Contains more FatsFats +281.7%
Contains more OtherOther +187.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4122.2%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +496%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.737g

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 salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Potato salad Opinion
Calories 544kcal 143kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 2.68g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 8.2g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 0g 9.87g Potato salad
Carbs 0g 11.17g Potato salad
Cholesterol 95mg 68mg Potato salad
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Potato salad
Calcium 30mg 19mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 0.88mg 0.65mg Pork skins
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Copper 0.094mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.31mg Pork skins
Phosphorus 85mg 52mg Pork skins
Sodium 1818mg 529mg Potato salad
Vitamin A 40IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A 12µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.53mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 41µg 4.1µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.077mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.06mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 0.89mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Folate 0µg 7µg Potato salad
Choline 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 2.48g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 3.737g Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.042mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.116mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.141mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.202mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.171mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.066mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.135mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.172mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.062mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Potato salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.