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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 covers your daily need of Manganese 75% more than Pork skins.

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% 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 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 E Vitamin 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 Opinion
Calories 544kcal 381kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 9.1g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 3.5g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Net carbs 0g 76.4g Pretzels
Carbs 0g 79.2g Pretzels
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Pretzels
Magnesium 11mg 35mg Pretzels
Calcium 30mg 36mg Pretzels
Potassium 127mg 146mg Pretzels
Iron 0.88mg 1.67mg Pretzels
Fiber 0g 2.8g Pretzels
Copper 0.094mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Zinc 0.56mg 0.85mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 85mg 113mg Pretzels
Sodium 1818mg 1715mg Pretzels
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 41µg 5.8µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.18mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.1mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 1.92mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.288mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.116mg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Folate 0µg 83µg Pretzels
Choline 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 1.36g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 1.22g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.109mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.259mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.345mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.636mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.221mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.164mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.453mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.392mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.201mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.