Plantain chips vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Plantain chips and Cheese popcorn?
- Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, yet Cheese popcorn is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, and Iron.
- Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 40% more.
- Plantain chips have 64 times more Vitamin C than Cheese popcorn. While Plantain chips have 32.1mg of Vitamin C, Cheese popcorn has only 0.5mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Plantain chips are lower.
We used Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1155.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +443.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +362.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6320% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +890% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +248.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +502.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +307.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +72.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.9% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 531kcal | 526kcal |
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| Protein | 2.28g | 9.3g |
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| Fats | 29.59g | 33.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 60.34g | 41.7g |
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| Carbs | 63.84g | 51.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg |
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| Magnesium | 71mg | 91mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 786mg | 261mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.24mg |
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| Sugar | 0.92g | 0.79g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 9.9g |
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| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 2.01mg |
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| Starch | 50.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 78mg | 361mg |
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| Sodium | 202mg | 889mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1386IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 3.82mg |
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| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.713mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 1.453mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.461mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.53µg |
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| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 8.2µg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.185g |
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| Choline | 0mg | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.337g | 6.41g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.632g | 9.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 15.37g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.094mg |
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| Threonine | 0.417mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.402mg |
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| Leucine | 1.024mg |
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| Lysine | 0.443mg |
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| Methionine | 0.191mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg |
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| Histidine | 0.252mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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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
46%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 687mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.