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Plantain chips vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Plantain chips and Corn nuts different?

  • Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, while Corn nuts are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Plantain chips covers your daily need of Vitamin C 35% more than Corn nuts.
  • Plantain chips contain 3 times more Saturated Fat than Corn nuts. Plantain chips contain 8.337g of Saturated Fat, while Corn nuts contain 2.58g.

Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor types were used 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.
Contains more Potassium +174.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Copper +45.6%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +75.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.8%
Contains more Zinc +408.1%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%
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 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Potassium +174.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Copper +45.6%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +75.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.8%
Contains more Zinc +408.1%
Contains more Manganese +76.4%

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 +310.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +7925%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.9%
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 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +310.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +7925%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +106.9%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Protein +294.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Other +54.5%
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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Fats +106.9%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Protein +294.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Other +54.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%

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 Corn nuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Corn nuts Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 63.3g Corn nuts
Protein 2.28g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 29.59g 14.3g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 71.7g Corn nuts
Calories 531kcal 436kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g Corn nuts
Fiber 3.5g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 9mg 17mg Corn nuts
Iron 0.97mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 71mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 78mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 786mg 286mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 600mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.198mg 0.136mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 0.4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 338IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 17µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0.4mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 1.507mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.374mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.187mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 0µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 8.337g 2.58g Corn nuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 3.22g 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 Corn nuts
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
20%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.