ProteinBenchMethodology

4505 MeatsChicharrones Fried Pork Rinds

Sea Salt, pork rinds

Incomplete protein. Most of the protein here is collagen, which lacks tryptophan, one of the nine essential amino acids. High concentration doesn’t make it a complete protein the way whey, egg or soy is.

Bench Facts

Serving size1/2 oz (14 g)
Per serving
Protein7 g
Cost$1.82
MeasuresRank in snacks
Protein concentration31%#15 of 20
Cost per gram of protein26.0¢#16 of 20
Taste4.24#15 of 20

Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 399 Amazon customers; blended with 100 average ratings, that’s a taste score of 4.24.

Nutrition Facts

26 servings per 12 x 1.1 oz bags

Serving size1/2 oz (14 g)

Amount per serving

Calories90
Total Fat6 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Protein7 g

As labeled for Sea Salt. Source: amazon.com

Where the numbers come from

Price
$47.99 for 12 x 1.1 oz bags (26 servings) at Amazon, Oct 21, 2026.
Rating
4.2 out of 5 from 399 ratings at Amazon, Oct 21, 2026.
Nutrition
amazon.com
Research notes
Research notes

Pork-skin protein is mostly collagen, an incomplete protein, so proteinSource is collagen. The label agrees: it says 'not a significant source of protein' for %DV. Nutrition is from the Nutrition Facts image on the Amazon listing for the 1.1 oz Sea Salt bag: 1/2 oz (14 g) gives 90 kcal, 7 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g sugar and 6 g fat. 4505's own site sells only wholesale cases and has no consumer product page. The label says 'about 2 servings per container'. servingsPerPackage is 26.4, by weight (13.2 oz / 0.5 oz); the label's rounded 2 per bag would give 24. Price rule: Amazon's current one-time price, with no deal badge and no Typical price shown (sold by 4505 Meats). The rating is shared with the 12 x 3 oz listing.

How it compares

Against the typical snack, the best snack on each measure, and chicken breast.

Protein concentration

Share of calories from protein. Higher is better.

Cost per gram of protein

What one gram of protein costs at regular retail price. Lower is better.

Shorter is cheaper.

Taste

Customer rating out of 5, adjusted for review count. Higher is better. Axis starts above zero.