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Plantain chips vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Plantain chips and Chinese lemon chicken

  • Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Plantain chips is 33% higher.
  • Plantain chips contain 5 times more Copper than Chinese lemon chicken. Plantain chips contain 0.198mg of Copper, while Chinese lemon chicken contains 0.04mg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken.

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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 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +343.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +395%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.4%
Contains more IronIron +25.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3150%

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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1295.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +118.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.8%
Contains more OtherOther +71.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +420.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2421.1%

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
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.6%

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
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +394.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +448.9%
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 Chinese lemon chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Calories 531kcal 252kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 29.59g 13.55g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 2.3mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 19.61g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 20.61g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 71mg 16mg Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 40mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 786mg 161mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 1.22mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 0.92g 8.18g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 1g Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.04mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 0.51mg Chinese lemon chicken
Starch 50.8g 10.27g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 136mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 202mg 252mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 11IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 3µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 1.28mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.276mg 0.089mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 13µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.053mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.07mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.52mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.25mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin K 28.6µg 24.4µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 9µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.068g Chinese lemon chicken
Choline 0mg 28.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 8.337g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 2.749g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 6.086g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.003g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 5.301g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Plantain chips Chinese lemon chicken
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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.
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.

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 lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients

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

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