Chinese cuisine vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chinese cuisine and plantain chips
- Chinese cuisine has more vitamin B12 and vitamin K; however, plantain chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Plantain chips cover your daily saturated fat needs 37% more than chinese cuisine.
- Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.
- Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of plantain chips is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 CalciumCalcium | +144.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +305.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1575% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +373.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +285.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +304.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +79.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +514.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +210.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3671.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +458.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +775.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +362.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +451.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +27.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +2691.2% |
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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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 11.739g | 64% |
| Fats | 5.3g | 29.59g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 8.337g | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5.04mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 32.1mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.46mg | 23% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 531kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 50.8g | 20% |
| Carbs | 7.29g | 63.84g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 28.6µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.198mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 786mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 1.1mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 71mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 0.4µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 5.632g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.37mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.08g | 2.28g | 10% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 202mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.5g | 8% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.276mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 0.802mg | 3% |
| Folate | 45µg | 35µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.97mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 69µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.79g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.41g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 78mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.185g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 11.48g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.359g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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