Plantain chips vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Plantain chips and Banana?
- Plantain chips are richer than Banana in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, and Iron.
- Plantain chips' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
- Plantain chips have 202 times more Sodium than Banana. While Plantain chips have 202mg of Sodium, Banana has only 1mg.
We used Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Bananas, raw types 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.
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Calcium
+80%
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Iron
+273.1%
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Magnesium
+163%
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Phosphorus
+254.5%
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Potassium
+119.6%
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Zinc
+146.7%
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Copper
+153.8%
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Sodium
-99.5%
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Selenium
+150%
Equal in Manganese - 0.27
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Calcium
+80%
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Iron
+273.1%
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Magnesium
+163%
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Phosphorus
+254.5%
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Potassium
+119.6%
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Zinc
+146.7%
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Copper
+153.8%
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Sodium
-99.5%
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Selenium
+150%
Equal in Manganese - 0.27
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.
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Vitamin A
+2065.6%
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Vitamin E
+4940%
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Vitamin C
+269%
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Vitamin B1
+109.7%
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Vitamin B3
+20.6%
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Vitamin B5
+229.3%
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Vitamin B6
+25.3%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin K
+5620%
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Vitamin B2
+82.5%
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Vitamin A
+2065.6%
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Vitamin E
+4940%
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Vitamin C
+269%
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Vitamin B1
+109.7%
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Vitamin B3
+20.6%
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Vitamin B5
+229.3%
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Vitamin B6
+25.3%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin K
+5620%
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Vitamin B2
+82.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+109.2%
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Fats
+8866.7%
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Carbs
+179.5%
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Other
+165.1%
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Water
+3484.2%
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
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Protein
+109.2%
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Fats
+8866.7%
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Carbs
+179.5%
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Other
+165.1%
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Water
+3484.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+15980.8%
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Saturated Fat
-98.7%
Saturated Fat:
8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
11.739 g
Saturated Fat:
0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.073 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+15980.8%
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Saturated Fat
-98.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+844.2%
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Sucrose
+159.8%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
5.38 g
Sucrose:
2.39 g
Glucose:
4.98 g
Fructose:
4.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+844.2%
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Sucrose
+159.8%
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Glucose
+∞%
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 60.34g | 20.24g |
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| Protein | 2.28g | 1.09g |
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| Fats | 29.59g | 0.33g |
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| Carbs | 63.84g | 22.84g |
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| Calories | 531kcal | 89kcal |
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| Starch | 50.8g | 5.38g |
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| Fructose | 4.85g |
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| Sugar | 0.92g | 12.23g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 2.6g |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.26mg |
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| Magnesium | 71mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 78mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 786mg | 358mg |
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| Sodium | 202mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.15mg |
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| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.078mg |
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| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.27mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1386IU | 64IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 8.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 0.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.367mg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.185g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.337g | 0.112g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.632g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 0.073g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g |
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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
50%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain chips is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.225g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)