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Potato chips vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato chips and Pork skins

  • Potato chips has 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 contains 62 times more Vitamin C than Pork skins. Potato chips contains 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while Pork skins contain 0.5mg.
  • Potato chips contains less Sodium.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
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%
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.
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.43mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
61% 31% 2% 6%
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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
38% 50% 12%
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.
Potato chips Pork skins
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Pork skins Opinion
Calories 536kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 7g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 34.6g 31.3g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.5mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 0g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 0g Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 11mg Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 30mg Pork skins
Potassium 1275mg 127mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 0.88mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.094mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.56mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 85mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 1818mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Pork skins
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.53mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.069mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.099mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.549mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.023mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 0µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 10.96g 11.37g Potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 3.64g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 0.253mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.419mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.424mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.11mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.392mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 153mg 0.725mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Pork skins
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
56%
Potato chips
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork skins
Pork skins is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.