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Plantain chips vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Plantain chips and Bran cereal different?

  • Bran cereal is higher than Plantain chips in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Bran cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 888% more than Plantain chips.

Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original 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 less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Calcium +4222.2%
Contains more Iron +1714.4%
Contains more Magnesium +409.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1374.4%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Zinc +3251.4%
Contains more Copper +425.3%
Contains more Manganese +2584.8%
Contains more Selenium +2250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Calcium +4222.2%
Contains more Iron +1714.4%
Contains more Magnesium +409.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1374.4%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Zinc +3251.4%
Contains more Copper +425.3%
Contains more Manganese +2584.8%
Contains more Selenium +2250%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +26%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1745.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2508.7%
Contains more Folate +3642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +26%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1745.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2508.7%
Contains more Folate +3642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +503.9%
Contains more Protein +476.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Equal in Water - 2.12
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
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Fats +503.9%
Contains more Protein +476.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Equal in Water - 2.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +532.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +532.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +133%
Contains more Sucrose +1334.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +133%
Contains more Sucrose +1334.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Bran cereal Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 44.94g Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 13.14g Bran cereal
Fats 29.59g 4.9g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 74.24g Bran cereal
Calories 531kcal 259kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g 21.8g Plantain chips
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal
Sugar 0.92g 15.69g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 29.3g Bran cereal
Calcium 9mg 389mg Bran cereal
Iron 0.97mg 17.6mg Bran cereal
Magnesium 71mg 362mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 78mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Potassium 786mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Sodium 202mg 258mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 12.4mg Bran cereal
Copper 0.198mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Manganese 0.276mg 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 0.4µg 9.4µg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 1386IU 1747IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 522µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 5.04mg 1.19mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0IU 170IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 4.3µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 32.1mg 20mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 2.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 2.71mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 14.8mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 1.06mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 12mg Bran cereal
Folate 35µg 1310µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 28.6µg 5.2µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0.185g 0g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 8.337g 1.1g Bran cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 0.89g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 2g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Bran cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Plantain chips
664%
Bran cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
335%
Bran cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.237g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.

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