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Pork skins vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork skins and Taquitos?

  • Pork skins are higher in Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B12, yet Taquitos are higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for Sodium is 59% more.
  • Pork skins have 10 times more Choline than Taquitos. While Pork skins have 164.5mg of Choline, Taquitos have only 15.9mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Taquitos are lower.

We used Snacks, pork skins, plain and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated types in this article.

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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 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more IronIron +180.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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% 12% 23% 3% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +255.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +934.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +415%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.277mg

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% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +565.6%
Contains more FatsFats +149.6%
Contains more OtherOther +197.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2274.4%

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
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +205.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.3%

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 Taquitos
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Taquitos Opinion
Calories 544kcal 284kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 9.21g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 12.54g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Net carbs 0g 30.73g Taquitos
Carbs 0g 33.63g Taquitos
Cholesterol 95mg 13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 11mg 24mg Taquitos
Calcium 30mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 127mg 155mg Taquitos
Iron 0.88mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 0g 1.3g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.094mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.56mg 0.71mg Taquitos
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 85mg 132mg Taquitos
Sodium 1818mg 453mg Taquitos
Vitamin A 40IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A 12µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0.53mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.069mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 41µg 16.7µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.277mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.14mg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.18µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 0µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Pork skins
Choline 164.5mg 15.9mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 2.31g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 4.835g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 4.235g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.1mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.269mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.358mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.717mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.468mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.189mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.418mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.428mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.249mg Pork skins
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Taquitos
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
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 1365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.06g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.