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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 covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 37% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less Saturated Fat.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~78mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1386IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
32% 22% 46%
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
43% 28% 16% 13%
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
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +27.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +2691.2%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 105kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 7.08g 2.28g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 11.6mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 5.79g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 7.29g 63.84g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 22mg 9mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 1.11mg 0.97mg Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 1.5g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.049mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 1.5mg 0.37mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 76mg 78mg Plantain chips
Sodium 409mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1262IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 63µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 6.7µg 0.4µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.04mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.802mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 28.6µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 35µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.185g Chinese cuisine
Choline 34.5mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 8.337g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 11.739g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.078g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Plantain chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Chinese cuisine
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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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