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

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What are the main differences between Potato sticks and Pork skins?

  • Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Pork skins are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for Selenium is 60% higher.
  • Potato sticks have 95 times more Vitamin C than Pork skins. Potato sticks have 47.3mg of Vitamin C, while Pork skins have 0.5mg.
  • Potato sticks contain less Sodium.

We used Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, pork skins, plain types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +158%
Contains more Magnesium +481.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.4%
Contains more Potassium +874%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +76.8%
Contains more Copper +235.1%
Contains more Manganese +513%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +406.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Contains more Iron +158%
Contains more Magnesium +481.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.4%
Contains more Potassium +874%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +76.8%
Contains more Copper +235.1%
Contains more Manganese +513%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1618.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +9360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1291.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.099
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.43
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +1618.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +9360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1291.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.099
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +814.9%
Contains more Other +64.7%
Equal in Fats - 31.3
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +814.9%
Contains more Other +64.7%
Equal in Fats - 31.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +391.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.9%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +391.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato sticks Pork skins
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Pork skins Opinion
Net carbs 49.9g 0g Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 34.4g 31.3g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 0g Potato sticks
Calories 522kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Sugar 0.22g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 3.4g 0g Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 30mg Pork skins
Iron 2.27mg 0.88mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 11mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 172mg 85mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 127mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 1818mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 0.56mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.094mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.069mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.53mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0.5mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.549mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.023mg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 0µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 11.37g Potato sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 3.64g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Pork skins
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
55%
Potato sticks
20%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks 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 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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.