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Pork skins vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork skins and pretzels

  • Pork skins have more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while pretzels have more manganese, folate, copper, fiber, and iron.
  • Pretzels cover your daily need for manganese, 75% more than pork skins.
  • Pork skins have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork skins is 0, while the glycemic index of pretzels is 83.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted.

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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 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +606.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more IronIron +89.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +180.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2492.8%
~equal in Sodium ~1715mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +404.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +573.6%
Contains more FatsFats +794.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +83.3%

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
23% 41% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +986.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Pretzels DV% diff.
Protein 61.3g 9.1g 104%
Manganese 0.069mg 1.789mg 75%
Selenium 41µg 5.8µg 64%
Saturated fat 11.37g 0.75g 48%
Fats 31.3g 3.5g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 1.36g 34%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Choline 164.5mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Carbs 0g 79.2g 26%
Folate 0µg 83µg 21%
Copper 0.094mg 0.264mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 1.22g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.1mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Iron 0.88mg 1.67mg 10%
Calories 544kcal 381kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.116mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.18mg 7%
Magnesium 11mg 35mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Sodium 1818mg 1715mg 4%
Phosphorus 85mg 113mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.288mg 3%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.85mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.92mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 146mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 36mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 76.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.109mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0.259mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0.636mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.453mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0.392mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.201mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Pretzels
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
16%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzels
Pretzels contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.