Potato chips vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potato chips and pork skins
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper; however, pork skins are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and choline.
- Pork skins' daily need coverage for sodium is 79% more.
- Potato chips contain 62 times more vitamin C than pork skins. Potato chips contain 31.1mg of vitamin C, while pork skins contain 0.5mg.
- Potato chips contain less sodium.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of pork skins is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, pork skins, plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +509.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +903.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +225.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +537.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +406.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6120% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1618.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2769.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +338.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
61.3 g
Fats:
31.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
5.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +775.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~31.3g
~equal in
Water
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.64 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~11.37g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 7g | 61.3g | 109% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1818mg | 79% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 41µg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 3.64g | 57% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.53mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.023mg | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0.5mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 127mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.64µg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.094mg | 24% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 164.5mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.725mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 0g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.069mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 1.549mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 14.78g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 85mg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.88mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.283mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 31.3g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 11.37g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 544kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 1.382mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 3.322mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 2.783mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 2.421mg | 0% |
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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
56%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork skins is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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