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Plantain chips vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Plantain chips and Caesar salad

  • Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Potassium, yet Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 56% higher.
  • Caesar salad contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +362.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2488.9%
Contains more IronIron +141.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7750%

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 0% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +285%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +726.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +384.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +642.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +210.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +487.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1976.1%
~equal in Other ~2.18g

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +136.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +703.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.6%

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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more StarchStarch +100.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Caesar salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Caesar salad Opinion
Calories 531kcal 265kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 29.59g 9.54g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 29.8g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 31.5g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 28mg Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 786mg 170mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Sugar 0.92g 4.02g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 1.7g Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.126mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 50.8g 25.29g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 202mg 454mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 360IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.61mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 0.4µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.447mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 28.6µg 5.9µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 8.337g 4.206g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 2.38g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 1.461g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.155g Caesar salad
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 Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.131g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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