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Plantain chips vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Plantain chips and Caramel popcorn

  • Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, yet Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Caramel popcorn covers your daily Iron needs 37% more than Plantain chips.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Caramel popcorn is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +121.4%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +303.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.4%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +176.8%
Contains more Selenium +875%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Contains more Potassium +121.4%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +303.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.4%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +176.8%
Contains more Selenium +875%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1676.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.6%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +1676.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.6%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +279.4%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Contains more Protein +180.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Water +57.9%
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +279.4%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Contains more Protein +180.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Water +57.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Plantain chips Caramel popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Caramel popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 2.28g 6.4g Caramel popcorn
Fats 29.59g 7.8g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Calories 531kcal 400kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g 45.36g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 9mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 0.97mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 71mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 78mg 127mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 786mg 355mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 0.37mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.198mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.276mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 0.4µg 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 1386IU 78IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.85mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.051mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.126mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 1.99mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.23mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.185mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 16µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg 3.9µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Trans Fat 0.185g 0g Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 8.337g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 2.73g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 3.27g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Caramel popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
50%
Plantain chips
15%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.44g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn 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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients
  2. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.