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.
- Corn cake has a higher glycemic index (87) than plantain chips (45).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +440.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +557.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2375% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +400.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +542.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.1 g
Fats:
2.4 g
Carbs:
83.4 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +120.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1132.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.93 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 | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +641.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.93g | 11.739g | 72% |
| Manganese | 1.815mg | 0.276mg | 67% |
| Fats | 2.4g | 29.59g | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 8.337g | 36% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.15mg | 0.802mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.46mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.42mg | 0.198mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 28.6µg | 24% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Potassium | 157mg | 786mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 0.4µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.065mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 0.37mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 202mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.76g | 5.632g | 12% |
| Protein | 8.1g | 2.28g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 157mg | 78mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 71mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 83.4g | 63.84g | 7% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 531kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 3.5g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.97mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 1.1mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 81.5g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 23.47g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 69µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.408mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.442mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
22%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.917g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)