Corn chips vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corn chips and plantain chips
- Corn chips have more phosphorus, vitamin E, and selenium; however, plantain chips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin B5.
- Plantain chips cover your daily vitamin C needs 36% more than corn chips.
- Plantain chips have 19 times less selenium than corn chips. Corn chips have 7.6µg of selenium, while plantain chips have 0.4µg.
- Plantain chips contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 | +1433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +248.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +445.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +478.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +354% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +337.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 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 | -48.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 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 | +240.7% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 11.739g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.46mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 786mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 28.6µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 8.337g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 1.1mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 78mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 5.04mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 202mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 0.4µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 9mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.198mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 5.632g | 9% |
| Protein | 6.17g | 2.28g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.37mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Folate | 8µg | 35µg | 7% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 29.59g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.97mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 63.84g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.276mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 531kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Starch | 51.36g | 50.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | 0.185g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | 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 contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips 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 ($)
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.