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Plantain chips vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Plantain chips and Sesame chicken

  • Plantain chips have more Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Sesame chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Plantain chips covers your daily Vitamin C needs 35% more than Sesame chicken.
  • Sesame chicken has 4 times less Copper than Plantain chips. Plantain chips have 0.198mg of Copper, while Sesame chicken has 0.051mg.
  • Sesame chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.

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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 Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +285.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Copper +288.2%
Contains more Manganese +232.5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +145.9%
Contains more Selenium +4075%
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 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Contains more Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +285.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Copper +288.2%
Contains more Manganese +232.5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +145.9%
Contains more Selenium +4075%

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 +373%
Contains more Vitamin E +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 27.1
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 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Contains more Vitamin A +373%
Contains more Vitamin E +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 27.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +107.6%
Contains more Carbs +137.5%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Protein +528.5%
Contains more Water +1947.8%
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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more Fats +107.6%
Contains more Carbs +137.5%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Protein +528.5%
Contains more Water +1947.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +374.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1181.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +374.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1181.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Sesame chicken
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Sesame chicken Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 26.18g Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 29.59g 14.25g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 26.88g Plantain chips
Calories 531kcal 293kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g 10.7g Plantain chips
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 0.92g 15.98g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 0.7g Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 12mg Sesame chicken
Iron 0.97mg 1.09mg Sesame chicken
Magnesium 71mg 22mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Potassium 786mg 204mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 482mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Copper 0.198mg 0.051mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.083mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 1386IU 293IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 5.04mg 1.31mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 32.1mg 1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.267mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 8µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 28.6µg 27.1µg Plantain chips
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.045g Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 8.337g 2.41g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.003g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 3.546g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 6.885g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 5.925g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Plantain chips Sesame chicken
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
29%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.