Snacks

Snacks, pork skins, plain

FDC 167961oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 30 · -14 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, pork skins, plain is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 30 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 49 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (123% DV). Most of its 544 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1820 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (11.4 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 61.3 g · 47%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 31.3 g · 53%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories544 kcal27%
Total fat31 g40%
Saturated fat11 g57%
Cholesterol95 mg32%
Sodium1820 mg79%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein61 g123%
Potassium127 mg3%
Calcium30 mg2%
Iron0.88 mg5%
Magnesium11 mg3%
Vitamin C0.5 mg1%
Vitamin A12 µg1%
Vitamin E0.53 mg4%

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FDC 167961

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein123% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density30 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g61 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g1820 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Snacks, corn cakesDensity 30 vs 30Snacks, yucca (cassava) chips, saltedDensity 32 vs 30Snacks, granola bars, hard, plainDensity 35 vs 30

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