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Pork skins vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork skins and Sweet potato chips

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, while Sweet potato chips have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Sweet potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 130% more than Pork skins.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 Selenium +1852.4%
Contains more Calcium +96.7%
Contains more Iron +140.9%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +628.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +338.3%
Contains more Manganese +1855.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
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 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Selenium +1852.4%
Contains more Calcium +96.7%
Contains more Iron +140.9%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +628.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +338.3%
Contains more Manganese +1855.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +59087.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2226.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +59087.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2226.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1985%
Contains more Other +65.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +150.6%
Equal in Fats - 32.35
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Protein +1985%
Contains more Other +65.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +150.6%
Equal in Fats - 32.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.8%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 0g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Protein 61.3g 2.94g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 0g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Calories 544kcal 532kcal Pork skins
Sugar 0g 8.82g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 30mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 0.88mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 11mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 85mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 127mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 1818mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.56mg 0.53mg Pork skins
Copper 0.094mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.069mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 41µg 2.1µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.53mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.088mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.161mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 0µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.098mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.26mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.17mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.287mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.205mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.09mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.278mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.267mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.096mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 11.37g 2.941g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 9.155g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 12.224g Sweet potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Sweet potato chips
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
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1783mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.429g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.