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Plain pork skins
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 544 kcal —
- Protein 61 g 123%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 31 g 40%
- Saturated fat 11 g 57%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 1818 mg 79%
- Cholesterol 95 mg 32%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 12 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.53 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.28 mg 22%
- Niacin (B3) 1.5 mg 10%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.43 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0.64 µg 27%
- Choline 165 mg 30%
Minerals
- Calcium 30 mg 2%
- Iron 0.88 mg 5%
- Magnesium 11 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 85 mg 7%
- Potassium 127 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.56 mg 5%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Manganese 0.07 mg 3%
- Selenium 41 µg 75%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 544 | 61 g | 0 g | 31 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 154 | 17 g | 0 g | 8.9 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 308 | 35 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 77 | 8.7 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 463 | 52 g | 0 g | 27 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 617 | 70 g | 0 g | 36 g |
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Questions about Plain pork skins
What are plain pork skins made from?
They are pieces of pork skin that are usually cleaned, dried and then fried until they puff up and turn crisp. They are sold ready to eat as a crunchy snack.
How can you make pork skins crisp again?
Spread them in a single layer on a baking tray and warm them in an oven at 180 °C for about 3–5 minutes. Watch closely, as small pieces can brown quickly; let them cool briefly before eating.
How should you store pork skins after opening the packet?
Seal them in an airtight container and keep them in a cool, dry cupboard. Moisture makes them lose their crunch, so avoid storing them in the fridge.
What goes well with plain pork skins?
Their salty crunch works well with a sharp dip such as salsa, mustard or vinegar-based sauce. You can also crumble them over soup or use them instead of breadcrumbs for a crunchy coating.
Are pork skins the same as pork scratchings?
They are similar, but pork scratchings are often thicker, harder and may include some fat attached to the skin. Pork skins are generally puffier and lighter; scratchings have 544 kcal per 100 g, compared with 544 kcal for pork skins.
How much sodium is in a portion of plain pork skins?
A small handful of about 28 g contains 509 mg of sodium, so they can be a very salty snack.
How much energy does a typical portion of pork skins provide?
A small handful of about 28 g provides 152 kcal. They are rich in protein, with 17 g in that portion.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167961 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
