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Rice cakes vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rice cakes and Pork skins

  • Rice cakes have more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Copper, while Pork skins have more Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Manganese 266% more than Pork skins.
  • Rice cakes contain 14 times more Magnesium than Pork skins. While Rice cakes contain 151mg of Magnesium, Pork skins contain only 11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rice cakes are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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 +1272.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.4%
Contains more IronIron +29.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +346.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +347.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8856.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +465.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 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 +227.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +581.1%
Contains more FatsFats +794.3%
Contains more OtherOther +273.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 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 -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1231.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Pork skins Opinion
Calories 380kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 9g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 3.5g 31.3g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Pork skins
Net carbs 76.3g 0g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 0g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 11mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 30mg Pork skins
Potassium 299mg 127mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 0.88mg Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 0g Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.094mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 0.56mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 85mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 1818mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Pork skins
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg Pork skins
Manganese 6.18mg 0.069mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.099mg Pork skins
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 1.549mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.43mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.023mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Folate 21µg 0µg Rice cakes
Choline 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 0.64g 11.37g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 3.64g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.118mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.358mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.638mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.414mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.152mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.489mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.218mg 0.725mg Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
23%
Rice cakes
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 1702mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.73g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.