Potato salad vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potato salad and pork skins
- Potato salad has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, pork skins are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Pork skins cover your daily selenium needs 67% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of potato salad is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +513% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +371.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 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 WaterWater | +4122.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2187.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +281.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.64 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +496% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.64g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 2.68g | 61.3g | 117% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 41µg | 67% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 1818mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 11.37g | 45% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 31.3g | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 14.78g | 31% |
| Choline | 164.5mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.64µg | 27% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 544kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.5mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.023mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 95mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 85mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 1.549mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 127mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 0g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.88mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.094mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 3.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 1.382mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 3.322mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 2.783mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 2.421mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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