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Cream of Rice vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cream of Rice and Plantain chips

  • Cream of Rice is higher in Iron, yet Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Plantain chips covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Cream of Rice.
  • Cream of Rice contains 4 times more Iron than Plantain chips. While Cream of Rice contains 3.96mg of Iron, Plantain chips contain only 0.97mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cream of Rice is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
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 IronIron +308.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3830%
Contains more CopperCopper +482.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.7%

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.
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 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1603.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1066.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.065mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 WaterWater +4086.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.3%
Contains more FatsFats +29490%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +455.1%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18067.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43377.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 52kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 0.9g 2.28g Plantain chips
Fats 0.1g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 11.4g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 11.5g 63.84g Plantain chips
Magnesium 3mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 1mg 9mg Plantain chips
Potassium 20mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 3.96mg 0.97mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 0.04g 0.92g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.034mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.16mg 0.37mg Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 17mg 78mg Plantain chips
Sodium 173mg 202mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.02mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.144mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 3µg 0.4µg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.065mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 0.802mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 0µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 3µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Cream of Rice
Saturated Fat 0.02g 8.337g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 11.739g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.013mg Cream of Rice
Threonine 0.044mg Cream of Rice
Isoleucine 0.015mg Cream of Rice
Leucine 0.073mg Cream of Rice
Lysine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Methionine 0.026mg Cream of Rice
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Cream of Rice
Valine 0.057mg Cream of Rice
Histidine 0.026mg Cream of Rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 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
Cream of Rice 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
4%
Cream of Rice
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.