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Pork skins vs. Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork skins and snacks, potato chips, plain, salted

  • Pork skins have more selenium, choline, and vitamin B12; however, snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for selenium is 70% more.
  • Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted contains less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, potato chips, plain, 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 45% 6.3% 106% 48% 78% 30% 66% 69% 56% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1540%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +472.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +841.7%
Contains more IronIron +45.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +523.2%

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 72% 0% 209% 0% 53% 20% 89% 57% 123% 0% 55% 22% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1259.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4220%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1871.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2208.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 34% 54% 2% 4%
Protein: 6.39 g
Fats: 33.98 g
Carbs: 53.83 g
Water: 1.86 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +859.3%
Contains more OtherOther +42.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~33.98g
~equal in Water ~1.86g

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
11% 62% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.5%

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 Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted Opinion
Calories 544kcal 532kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 6.39g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 33.98g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin C 0.5mg 21.6mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Net carbs 0g 50.73g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Carbs 0g 53.83g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Magnesium 11mg 63mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Calcium 30mg 21mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 1196mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Iron 0.88mg 1.28mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Sugar 0g 0.33g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 3.1g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Copper 0.094mg 0.234mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Zinc 0.56mg 1.09mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Phosphorus 85mg 153mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Sodium 1818mg 527mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Pork skins
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 10.45mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Manganese 0.069mg 0.43mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Selenium 41µg 2.5µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.213mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.088mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 4.762mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.956mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.531mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Folate 0µg 29µg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Trans Fat 0.084g Pork skins
Choline 164.5mg 12.1mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 3.4g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 18.963g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 8.282g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.108mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.253mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.419mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.424mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.11mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.31mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.392mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 153mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-3 - ALA 0.34g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.818g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
54%
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
52%
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted contains less Sodium (difference - 1291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
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. Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169677/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.