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 cover your daily need for 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.
| 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.
| 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 | +305.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +194.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
71.7 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
3.4 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.22 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 | -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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.22g | 11.739g | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 32.1mg | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 34% | |
| Phosphorus | 283mg | 78mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 2.58g | 8.337g | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 24% | |
| Fats | 14.3g | 29.59g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 0.065mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.187mg | 0.46mg | 21% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Fiber | 8.4g | 3.5g | 20% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 202mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 1.1mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 786mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.88mg | 0.37mg | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 2.28g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.97mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.487mg | 0.276mg | 9% |
| Folate | 0µg | 35µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 109mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.136mg | 0.198mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 69µg | 6% |
| Calories | 436kcal | 531kcal | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.36g | 5.632g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.507mg | 0.802mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 71.7g | 63.84g | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.3g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)