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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 cover your daily need for manganese, 266% more than pork skins.
  • Pork skins have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork skins is 0, while the glycemic index of rice cakes is 82.

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.
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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1272.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.4%
Contains more IronIron +29.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +346.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +347.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +465.2%
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% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +581.1%
Contains more FatsFats +794.3%
Contains more OtherOther +273.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +227.8%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1231.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 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 Rice cakes DV% diff.
Manganese 0.069mg 6.18mg 266%
Protein 61.3g 9g 105%
Sodium 1818mg 116mg 74%
Saturated fat 11.37g 0.64g 49%
Selenium 41µg 16.4µg 45%
Fats 31.3g 3.5g 43%
Phosphorus 85mg 380mg 42%
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 8.096mg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 1.11g 34%
Magnesium 11mg 151mg 33%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Copper 0.094mg 0.38mg 32%
Choline 164.5mg 30%
Carbs 0g 80.1g 27%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Zinc 0.56mg 2.5mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 1.11g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 1.16mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.103mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.13mg 8%
Calories 544kcal 380kcal 8%
Folate 0µg 21µg 5%
Potassium 127mg 299mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.056mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Iron 0.88mg 1.14mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 76.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0.34mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.358mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0.638mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0.152mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.399mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.218mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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 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.