Plantain chips vs. Banana chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Plantain chips and Banana chips?
- Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, yet Banana chips are higher in Manganese, and Fiber.
- Banana chips' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% more.
- Plantain chips have 34 times more Sodium than Banana chips. While Plantain chips have 202mg of Sodium, Banana chips have only 6mg.
We used Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Snacks, banana chips types in this article.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+39.3%
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Potassium
+46.6%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+28.9%
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Sodium
-97%
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Zinc
+102.7%
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Manganese
+465.2%
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Selenium
+275%
Equal in Magnesium - 76
Equal in Copper - 0.205
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Phosphorus
+39.3%
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Potassium
+46.6%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+28.9%
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Sodium
-97%
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Zinc
+102.7%
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Manganese
+465.2%
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Selenium
+275%
Equal in Magnesium - 76
Equal in Copper - 0.205
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.
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Vitamin A
+1569.9%
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Vitamin E
+2000%
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Vitamin C
+409.5%
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Vitamin B2
+135.3%
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Vitamin B3
+13%
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Vitamin B5
+77.4%
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Vitamin B6
+76.9%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+2100%
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Vitamin B1
+30.8%
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Vitamin A
+1569.9%
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Vitamin E
+2000%
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Vitamin C
+409.5%
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Vitamin B2
+135.3%
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Vitamin B3
+13%
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Vitamin B5
+77.4%
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Vitamin B6
+76.9%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+2100%
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Vitamin B1
+30.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+57.1%
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Fats
+13.6%
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Water
+105.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.3
Equal in Carbs - 58.4
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
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2.2 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
33.6 g
Carbs:
58.4 g
Water:
4.3 g
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1.4 g
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+57.1%
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Fats
+13.6%
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Water
+105.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.3
Equal in Carbs - 58.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-71.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+188.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1763.3%
Saturated Fat:
8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
11.739 g
Saturated Fat:
28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.63 g
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Saturated Fat
-71.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+188.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1763.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 60.34g | 50.7g |
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| Protein | 2.28g | 2.3g |
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| Fats | 29.59g | 33.6g |
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| Carbs | 63.84g | 58.4g |
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| Calories | 531kcal | 519kcal |
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| Starch | 50.8g |
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| Sugar | 0.92g | 35.34g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 7.7g |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.25mg |
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| Magnesium | 71mg | 76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 78mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 786mg | 536mg |
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| Sodium | 202mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.75mg |
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| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.205mg |
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| Manganese | 0.276mg | 1.56mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1386IU | 83IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 6.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.26mg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 1.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.076mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.074mg |
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| Leucine | 0.158mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.024mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.086mg |
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| Valine | 0.104mg |
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| Histidine | 0.18mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.185g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.337g | 28.97g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.632g | 1.95g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 0.63g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.633g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)