Plantain chips vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Plantain chips and Corn grits
- Plantain chips have more Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, however, Corn grits is richer in Iron.
- Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 72% more than Plantain chips.
- Corn grits contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.
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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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Magnesium
+1083.3%
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Phosphorus
+457.1%
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Potassium
+2811.1%
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Sodium
-11%
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Zinc
+311.1%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+463.3%
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Calcium
+611.1%
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Iron
+591.8%
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Magnesium
+1083.3%
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Phosphorus
+457.1%
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Potassium
+2811.1%
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Sodium
-11%
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Zinc
+311.1%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+463.3%
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Calcium
+611.1%
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Iron
+591.8%
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 E
+50300%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+2015.4%
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Vitamin B6
+1542.9%
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Folate
+29.6%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+120%
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Vitamin B2
+237.5%
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Vitamin B3
+108.5%
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Vitamin E
+50300%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+2015.4%
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Vitamin B6
+1542.9%
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Folate
+29.6%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+120%
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Vitamin B2
+237.5%
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Vitamin B3
+108.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+44.3%
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Fats
+5938.8%
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Carbs
+300.3%
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Other
+189.5%
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Water
+3786.1%
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
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Protein
+44.3%
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Fats
+5938.8%
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Carbs
+300.3%
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Other
+189.5%
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Water
+3786.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6853.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+6046.1%
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Saturated Fat
-99.1%
Saturated Fat:
8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
11.739 g
Saturated Fat:
0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.191 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6853.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+6046.1%
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Saturated Fat
-99.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+230.1%
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Sucrose
+820%
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.39 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+230.1%
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Sucrose
+820%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 60.34g | 14.85g |
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| Protein | 2.28g | 1.58g |
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| Fats | 29.59g | 0.49g |
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| Carbs | 63.84g | 15.95g |
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| Calories | 531kcal | 74kcal |
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| Starch | 50.8g | 15.39g |
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| Sugar | 0.92g | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 64mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 6.71mg |
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| Magnesium | 71mg | 6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 78mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 786mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 202mg | 227mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.198mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1386IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 1.672mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.028mg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.058mg |
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| Leucine | 0.228mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg |
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| Valine | 0.077mg |
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| Histidine | 0.048mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.185g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.337g | 0.076g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.632g | 0.081g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 0.191g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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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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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.261g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)