Pork skins vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pork skins and corn chips
- Pork skins have more protein, selenium, choline, and vitamin B12; however, corn chips have more vitamin E, carbs, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for protein for pork skins is 131% higher.
- Corn chips have a higher glycemic index than pork skins.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +439.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +554.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +360% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +382.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +262.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1264.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +626.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Protein | 61.3g | 6.17g | 110% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 16.036g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.64g | 16.438g | 85% |
| Selenium | 41µg | 7.6µg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1818mg | 514mg | 57% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 7.23mg | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 11.37g | 4.331g | 32% |
| Choline | 164.5mg | 12.1mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 56.9g | 19% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.264g | 17% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 4g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 85mg | 194mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.078mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 72mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.78g | 9.134g | 14% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 138mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.333mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 0.167mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.29mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.3µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.047mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.549mg | 0.842mg | 4% |
| Fats | 31.3g | 33.36g | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 144mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.101mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Calories | 544kcal | 538kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 11g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 89kcal | 872kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 18g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.6 | 5.9 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 0g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.823mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.382mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.322mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.783mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.48mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.94mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.421mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
61.3 g
Fats:
31.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
5.6 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +893.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fats
~33.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.64 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +351.6% |
