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Trail mix vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between trail mix and pork skins

  • Trail mix has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and iron; however, pork skins are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Trail mix covers your daily copper needs 99% more than pork skins.
  • Pork skins have 15 times less manganese than trail mix. Trail mix has 1.034mg of manganese, while pork skins have 0.069mg.
  • Trail mix contains less saturated fat.
  • Trail mix has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of trail mix is 15, while the glycemic index of pork skins is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular 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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
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 +1336.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +439.4%
Contains more IronIron +246.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +947.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1398.6%

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 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 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% 4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1195.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 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 +411.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +344.2%
Contains more OtherOther +107.4%
~equal in Fats ~31.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 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 -51.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Trail mix 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Pork skins DV% diff.
Copper 0.985mg 0.094mg 99%
Protein 13.8g 61.3g 95%
Selenium 41µg 75%
Sodium 229mg 1818mg 69%
Manganese 1.034mg 0.069mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 3.64g 40%
Phosphorus 345mg 85mg 37%
Magnesium 158mg 11mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.099mg 30%
Choline 164.5mg 30%
Iron 3.05mg 0.88mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Saturated fat 5.55g 11.37g 26%
Zinc 3.22mg 0.56mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.023mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.549mg 20%
Folate 71µg 0µg 18%
Potassium 685mg 127mg 16%
Carbs 44.9g 0g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.43mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.283mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 14.78g 6%
Calcium 78mg 30mg 5%
Calories 462kcal 544kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Fats 29.4g 31.3g 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 1.823mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 1.382mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 3.322mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 2.783mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.48mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 1.94mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 2.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0.725mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Trail mix 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
33%
Trail mix
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 1589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.82g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.