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Pork skins vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork skins and Rice cakes

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, while Rice cakes have more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Manganese 266% more than Pork skins.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1272.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.1%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +346.4%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +8856.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1272.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.1%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +346.4%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +8856.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +581.1%
Contains more Fats +794.3%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +227.8%
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% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +581.1%
Contains more Fats +794.3%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +227.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1231.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1231.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

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 Rice cakes
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 0g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 61.3g 9g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 3.5g Pork skins
Carbs 0g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 544kcal 380kcal Pork skins
Fiber 0g 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 30mg 11mg Pork skins
Iron 0.88mg 1.14mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 11mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 85mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 127mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 1818mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.56mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.094mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.069mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 41µg 16.4µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.056mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.103mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.13mg Rice cakes
Folate 0µg 21µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 1.823mg 0.34mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.358mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.638mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.414mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.152mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.399mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.489mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.218mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 11.37g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 1.11g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 1.11g Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Rice cakes
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Pork skins
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 1702mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.73g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.