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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 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 +481.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +874%
Contains more IronIron +158%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +513%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9360%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1618.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1291.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +371.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.099mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.43mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +814.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.7%
~equal in Fats ~31.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +391.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Protein 6.7g 61.3g 109%
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 3.64g 95%
Selenium 8.1µg 41µg 60%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.53mg 57%
Sodium 633mg 1818mg 52%
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0.5mg 52%
Potassium 1237mg 127mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Copper 0.315mg 0.094mg 25%
Choline 34.9mg 164.5mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.023mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 6.16g 14.78g 22%
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.549mg 20%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg 18%
Carbs 53.3g 0g 18%
Iron 2.27mg 0.88mg 17%
Manganese 0.423mg 0.069mg 15%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Magnesium 64mg 11mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.283mg 13%
Phosphorus 172mg 85mg 12%
Saturated fat 8.88g 11.37g 11%
Folate 40µg 0µg 10%
Fats 34.4g 31.3g 5%
Zinc 0.99mg 0.56mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.43mg 1%
Calories 522kcal 544kcal 1%
Net carbs 49.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.099mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
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.