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Scrambled egg vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Scrambled egg and Plantain chips

  • Scrambled egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily Cholesterol needs 142% more than Plantain chips.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Plantain chips are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, egg, scrambled and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +167%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.3%
Contains more Zinc +348.6%
Contains more Selenium +5525%
Contains more Magnesium +407.1%
Contains more Potassium +434.7%
Contains more Copper +195.5%
Contains more Manganese +541.9%
Equal in Sodium - 202
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +167%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.3%
Contains more Zinc +348.6%
Contains more Selenium +5525%
Contains more Magnesium +407.1%
Contains more Potassium +434.7%
Contains more Copper +195.5%
Contains more Manganese +541.9%
Equal in Sodium - 202

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +425%
Contains more Vitamin C +872.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +281.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +217.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +425%
Contains more Vitamin C +872.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +281.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +217.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +507%
Contains more Water +3091.4%
Contains more Fats +82.9%
Contains more Carbs +2969.2%
Contains more Other +83.3%
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
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
Contains more Protein +507%
Contains more Water +3091.4%
Contains more Fats +82.9%
Contains more Carbs +2969.2%
Contains more Other +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.632
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.632

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 2.08g 60.34g Plantain chips
Protein 13.84g 2.28g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 2.08g 63.84g Plantain chips
Calories 212kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 1.64g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 0g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 57mg 9mg Scrambled egg
Iron 2.59mg 0.97mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 242mg 78mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 147mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 187mg 202mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.66mg 0.37mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.067mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.043mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 22.5µg 0.4µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 69µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 46IU 0IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.065mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.04mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.802mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 29µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 426mg 0mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 6.153g 8.337g Scrambled egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 5.632g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 11.739g 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
Scrambled egg Plantain chips
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
43%
Scrambled egg
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/nutrients
  2. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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