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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 259% 117% 90% 660% 347% 338% 493% 34% 967% 51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +409.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +1714.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +425.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3251.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1374.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2584.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
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 67% 105% 24% 129% 568% 625% 278% 64% 2769% 2350% 13% 983% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1745.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3642.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.06mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +503.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +476.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +154.5%
~equal in Water ~2.12g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +133%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1334.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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
Calories 531kcal 259kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 13.14g Bran cereal
Fats 29.59g 4.9g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 20mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 44.94g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 74.24g Bran cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 170IU Bran cereal
Magnesium 71mg 362mg Bran cereal
Calcium 9mg 389mg Bran cereal
Potassium 786mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Iron 0.97mg 17.6mg Bran cereal
Sugar 0.92g 15.69g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 29.3g Bran cereal
Copper 0.198mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Zinc 0.37mg 12.4mg Bran cereal
Starch 50.8g 21.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Sodium 202mg 258mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 1747IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A 69µg 522µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 5.04mg 1.19mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0µg 4.3µg Bran cereal
Manganese 0.276mg 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 0.4µg 9.4µg Bran cereal
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
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 28.6µg 5.2µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 1310µg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0.185g 0g Bran cereal
Choline 0mg 49.4mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 8.337g 1.1g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 0.89g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 2g 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
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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
Plantain chips Bran cereal
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
46%
Plantain chips
615%
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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