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Plantain chips vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Plantain chips and Chinese fried rice different?

  • Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, and Fiber, however, Chinese fried rice is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Plantain chips is 39% higher.
  • Plantain chips contain 39 times more Vitamin E than Chinese fried rice. While Plantain chips contain 5.04mg of Vitamin E , Chinese fried rice contains only 0.13mg.
  • Chinese fried rice has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat are the varieties 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 more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +610%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +934.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +108.4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Contains more Manganese +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +1975%
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 4% 25% 8% 22% 7% 51% 20% 32% 57% 46%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +610%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +934.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +108.4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Contains more Manganese +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +1975%

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 A +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3776.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1337.5%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +921.4%
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 17% 3% 0% 13% 4% 6% 12% 0% 8% 5% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3776.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1337.5%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +921.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +899.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.7%
Contains more Other +98.2%
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Water +2727.3%
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
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more Fats +899.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.7%
Contains more Other +98.2%
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Water +2727.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +956.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.111 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +956.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +64.9%
Contains more Sucrose +148.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +64.9%
Contains more Sucrose +148.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Chinese fried rice
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Chinese fried rice Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 31.69g Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 4.05g Chinese fried rice
Fats 29.59g 2.96g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 32.79g Plantain chips
Calories 531kcal 174kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g 30.8g Plantain chips
Fructose 0.05g Chinese fried rice
Sugar 0.92g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 3.5g 1.1g Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 12mg Chinese fried rice
Iron 0.97mg 0.66mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 10mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 51mg Plantain chips
Potassium 786mg 76mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 387mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 0.72mg Chinese fried rice
Copper 0.198mg 0.095mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 0.4µg 8.3µg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 1386IU 279IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 22µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.13mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 3.8mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.015mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.026mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 0.637mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.032mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 6µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg 2.8µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.052mg Chinese fried rice
Threonine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Isoleucine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Leucine 0.335mg Chinese fried rice
Lysine 0.173mg Chinese fried rice
Methionine 0.114mg Chinese fried rice
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Chinese fried rice
Valine 0.251mg Chinese fried rice
Histidine 0.094mg Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.011g Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 8.337g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 0.649g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 1.111g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 0.981g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.111g Chinese fried rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Chinese fried rice
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
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients

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

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