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

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How are Corn nuts and Plantain chips different?

  • Corn nuts are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Zinc, while Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Plantain chips covers your daily need of Vitamin C 35% more than Corn nuts.
  • Corn nuts contain 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Plantain chips. Corn nuts contain 0.35mg of Vitamin B1, while Plantain chips contain 0.065mg.
  • Plantain chips are lower in Sodium.

Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Snacks, plantain chips, salted types were used in this article.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +53.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +75.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +408.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.3%

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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7925%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +310.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 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 +294.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
Contains more FatsFats +106.9%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 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 -69.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +264.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 436kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 9g 2.28g Corn nuts
Fats 14.3g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0.4mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 63.3g 60.34g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 63.84g Corn nuts
Magnesium 109mg 71mg Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 9mg Corn nuts
Potassium 286mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 1.7mg 0.97mg Corn nuts
Sugar 0.92g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 3.5g Corn nuts
Copper 0.136mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 1.88mg 0.37mg Corn nuts
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 283mg 78mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 338IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 17µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.487mg 0.276mg Corn nuts
Selenium 0.4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.065mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.04mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 0.802mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 0µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 2.58g 8.337g Corn nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 5.632g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - EPA 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
Corn nuts 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
18%
Corn nuts
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.