Tortilla vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tortillas and pork skins?
- Tortillas are richer in vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B6, yet pork skins are richer in vitamin B12 and choline.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 60% higher.
- Tortillas contain less saturated fat.
- Pork skins have a lower glycemic index than tortillas.
We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +672.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +713.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +307.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.8% |
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 | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +731.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1256.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +722.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Protein | 9.76g | 61.3g | 103% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.099mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 1818mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 0g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 85mg | 37% |
| Folate | 138µg | 0µg | 35% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 31.3g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 11.37g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 14.78g | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.64µg | 27% |
| Choline | 20mg | 164.5mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.023mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 0.88mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 30mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 1.549mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.094mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 11mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 3.64g | 18% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 0g | 15% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 544kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.56mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 37µg | 41µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 127mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.069mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 1.382mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 3.322mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 2.783mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 2.421mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 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 | +1575% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +528.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 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 | -57.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +382.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +266.9% |
