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Corn cake vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn cake and Plantain chips?

  • Corn cake is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for Manganese is 67% higher.
  • Plantain chips have 25 times less Selenium than Corn cake. Corn cake has 9.9µg of Selenium, while Plantain chips have 0.4µg.
  • Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, corn cakes and Snacks, plantain chips, salted types in this comparison.

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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 +111.1%
Contains more Iron +44.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains more Zinc +440.5%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Contains more Manganese +557.6%
Contains more Selenium +2375%
Contains more Potassium +400.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +44.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains more Zinc +440.5%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Contains more Manganese +557.6%
Contains more Selenium +2375%
Contains more Potassium +400.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%

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 B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.6%
Contains more Folate +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 0%
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 B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.6%
Contains more Folate +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +255.3%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Water +120.1%
Contains more Fats +1132.9%
Contains more Other +46.7%
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 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 +255.3%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Water +120.1%
Contains more Fats +1132.9%
Contains more Other +46.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +641.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1162.3%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +641.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1162.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 81.5g 60.34g Corn cake
Protein 8.1g 2.28g Corn cake
Fats 2.4g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 83.4g 63.84g Corn cake
Calories 387kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 23.47g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 1.9g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 19mg 9mg Corn cake
Iron 1.4mg 0.97mg Corn cake
Magnesium 114mg 71mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 157mg 78mg Corn cake
Potassium 157mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 488mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 2mg 0.37mg Corn cake
Copper 0.42mg 0.198mg Corn cake
Manganese 1.815mg 0.276mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg 0.4µg Corn cake
Vitamin A 242IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 69µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.065mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.04mg Corn cake
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 0.802mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 19µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 0µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg Corn cake
Trans Fat 0.185g Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.42g 8.337g Corn cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 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
Corn cake 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
23%
Corn cake
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.917g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.