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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.
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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1852.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +490.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +628.3%
Contains more IronIron +140.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +338.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1855.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg

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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +349.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59087.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2226.1%
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
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 ProteinProtein +1985%
Contains more OtherOther +65.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +150.6%
~equal in Fats ~32.35g

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 544kcal 532kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 2.94g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Net carbs 0g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 0g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 11mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 30mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 127mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 0.88mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 0g 8.82g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.094mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.56mg 0.53mg Pork skins
Phosphorus 85mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 1818mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 40IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.53mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.069mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 41µg 2.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 0µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Choline 164.5mg 36.6mg Pork skins
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
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Sweet potato chips
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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1783mg)
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.