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

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What are the main differences between Pork skins and Potato sticks?

  • Pork skins are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline, yet Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for Selenium is 60% higher.

We used Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, potato sticks types in this comparison.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +481.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +874%
Contains more IronIron +158%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +513%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +371.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9360%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1618.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1291.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.096mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.403mg

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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +814.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
~equal in Fats ~34.4g

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +139.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +391.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Potato sticks Opinion
Calories 544kcal 522kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 6.7g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0.5mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 0g 49.9g Potato sticks
Carbs 0g 53.3g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 11mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 30mg 18mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 0.88mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0g 0.22g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.094mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.56mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 85mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 1818mg 633mg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Pork skins
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.069mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 41µg 8.1µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.096mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.116mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.403mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 0µg 40µg Potato sticks
Choline 164.5mg 34.9mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 8.88g Potato sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 6.16g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 17.9g Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Potato sticks
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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.