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Cookie Crisp Cereal vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cookie Crisp Cereal and Plantain chips

  • Cookie Crisp Cereal is richer than Plantain chips in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cookie Crisp Cereal is 242% higher.
  • Cookie Crisp Cereal contains 40 times more Vitamin B2 than Plantain chips. Cookie Crisp Cereal contains 1.6mg of Vitamin B2, while Plantain chips contain 0.04mg.
  • Cookie Crisp Cereal contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COOKIE CRISP 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 22% 116% 20% 649% 71% 393% 66% 60% 46% 40%
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 +4177.8%
Contains more IronIron +1683.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3791.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1725%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.198mg

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 77% 115% 11% 114% 350% 369% 360% 25% 444% 725% 3.8% 289% 7%
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 AVitamin A +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2294%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +318%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +39%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +784.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1806.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 4% 85% 2% 4%
Protein: 5.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 84.5 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 3.6 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 +128.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.4%
Contains more OtherOther +63.6%
Contains more FatsFats +572.5%
~equal in Water ~2.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.7 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 -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +302.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +590.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie Crisp Cereal Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 380kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 5.2g 2.28g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Fats 4.4g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 23.1mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 79.4g 60.34g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Carbs 84.5g 63.84g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin D 154IU 0IU Cookie Crisp Cereal
Magnesium 31mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 385mg 9mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Potassium 231mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 17.3mg 0.97mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Sugar 34.8g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 5.1g 3.5g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Copper 0.213mg 0.198mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Zinc 14.4mg 0.37mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 154mg 78mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Sodium 457mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1923IU 1386IU Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin A 546µg 69µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin E 0.57mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 3.8µg 0µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Manganese 0.353mg 0.276mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Selenium 7.3µg 0.4µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.4mg 0.065mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.04mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B3 19.2mg 0.802mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 1.923mg 0.46mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.8µg 0µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Vitamin K 1.5µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 385µg 35µg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.185g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Choline 12.8mg 0mg Cookie Crisp Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.8g 8.337g Cookie Crisp Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie Crisp Cereal 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
222%
Cookie Crisp Cereal
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Cookie Crisp Cereal
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookie Crisp Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.