Pretzels vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pretzels and pork skins
- Pretzels have more manganese, folate, copper, fiber, and iron, while pork skins have more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Pretzels cover your daily need for manganese, 75% more than pork skins.
- The amount of saturated fat in pretzels is lower.
- Pork skins have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork skins is 0, while the glycemic index of pretzels is 83.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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 | +218.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2492.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +606.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +404.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +573.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +794.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 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 | -93.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +986.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.4% |
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 | 9.1g | 61.3g | 104% |
| Manganese | 1.789mg | 0.069mg | 75% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 41µg | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 0.75g | 11.37g | 48% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 31.3g | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 14.78g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg | 32% |
| Choline | 164.5mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.64µg | 27% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 0g | 26% |
| Folate | 83µg | 0µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.094mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 3.64g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.283mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 0.88mg | 10% |
| Calories | 381kcal | 544kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.023mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.099mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1715mg | 1818mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 85mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 1.549mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 127mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.259mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 1.382mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.636mg | 3.322mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.221mg | 2.783mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 2.421mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.725mg | 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
16%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzels contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)