Tortilla chips vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tortilla chips and pork skins?
- Tortilla chips are higher in fiber, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin K, and magnesium, yet pork skins are higher in selenium and choline.
- Pork skins' daily need coverage for selenium is 67% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in tortilla chips is lower.
- The glycemic index of pork skins is lower.
We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, pork skins, plain types in this article.
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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 | +663.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +253.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +462.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +831.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +566% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +678.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +304.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +747.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Protein | 7.1g | 61.3g | 108% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 41µg | 67% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 1818mg | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.769g | 3.64g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 2.811g | 11.37g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg | 32% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 164.5mg | 26% |
| Starch | 62.53g | 26% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.664g | 14.78g | 23% |
| Carbs | 67.78g | 0g | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 3.53mg | 0.53mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 225mg | 85mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 84mg | 11mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 20.9µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.283mg | 16% |
| Fats | 20.68g | 31.3g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.388mg | 0.069mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.64µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.023mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 0.88mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 30mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.56mg | 7% |
| Calories | 472kcal | 544kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.838mg | 1.549mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 127mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.38g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.812g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.695g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 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 | +46.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +763.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +211.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 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 | -75.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160.9% |
