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Pork skins vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork skins and trail mix

  • Pork skins have more vitamin B12; however, trail mix is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Trail mix covers your daily copper needs 99% more than pork skins.
  • Trail mix has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of trail mix is 15, while the glycemic index of pork skins is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1336.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +439.4%
Contains more IronIron +246.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +947.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1398.6%

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% 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 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1195.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +344.2%
Contains more OtherOther +107.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +411.1%
~equal in Fats ~29.4g

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% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.1%

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 Trail mix
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Trail mix DV% diff.
Copper 0.094mg 0.985mg 99%
Protein 61.3g 13.8g 95%
Selenium 41µg 75%
Sodium 1818mg 229mg 69%
Manganese 0.069mg 1.034mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 9.65g 40%
Phosphorus 85mg 345mg 37%
Magnesium 11mg 158mg 35%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.462mg 30%
Choline 164.5mg 30%
Iron 0.88mg 3.05mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Saturated fat 11.37g 5.55g 26%
Zinc 0.56mg 3.22mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.298mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 4.712mg 20%
Folate 0µg 71µg 18%
Potassium 127mg 685mg 16%
Carbs 0g 44.9g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.895mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.198mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 14.78g 12.53g 6%
Calcium 30mg 78mg 5%
Calories 544kcal 462kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Fats 31.3g 29.4g 3%
Vitamin A 12µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 44.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.658mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.357mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Trail mix
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
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 1589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.82g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.