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Pork skins vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork skins and Tortilla

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Tortilla have more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pork skins is 58% higher.
  • Tortilla has 38 times less Saturated Fat than Pork skins. Pork skins have 11.37g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla has 0.296g.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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.
Pork skins
Pork skins
3
:
7
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +147%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +333%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Contains more Manganese +288.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.102
Pork skins
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +147%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +333%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Contains more Manganese +288.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.102

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.
Pork skins
Pork skins
7
:
5
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin E +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork skins
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%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork skins
Pork skins
3
:
2
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Protein +742%
Contains more Fats +3194.7%
Contains more Other +199.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +2120%
Pork skins
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +742%
Contains more Fats +3194.7%
Contains more Other +199.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +2120%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork skins
Pork skins
2
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7889.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +830.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Pork skins
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7889.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +830.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 0g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 61.3g 7.28g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 0.95g Pork skins
Carbs 0g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 544kcal 237kcal Pork skins
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 0g 2.75g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 30mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0.88mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 85mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 127mg 105mg Pork skins
Sodium 1818mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.56mg 0.32mg Pork skins
Copper 0.094mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.069mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 41µg 16.6µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.19mg Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.114mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.17mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 0µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.06mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.182mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.286mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.53mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.157mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.122mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.375mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.326mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.165mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 11.37g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 0.185g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 0.391g Pork skins
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1336mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.074g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.