Plantain chips vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Plantain chips and Corn chips
- Plantain chips have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5, however, Corn chips are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Selenium.
- Plantain chips covers your daily Vitamin C needs 36% more than Corn chips.
- Corn chips have 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Plantain chips. Plantain chips have 1.1mg of Vitamin B5, while Corn chips have 0.19mg.
- Corn chips contain less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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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.
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Potassium
+445.8%
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Sodium
-60.7%
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Copper
+96%
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Calcium
+1433.3%
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Iron
+23.7%
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Phosphorus
+148.7%
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Zinc
+248.6%
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Manganese
+20.7%
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Selenium
+1800%
Equal in Magnesium - 72
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Potassium
+445.8%
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Sodium
-60.7%
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Copper
+96%
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Calcium
+1433.3%
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Iron
+23.7%
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Phosphorus
+148.7%
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Zinc
+248.6%
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Manganese
+20.7%
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Selenium
+1800%
Equal in Magnesium - 72
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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Vitamin A
+1908.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+38.3%
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Vitamin B5
+478.9%
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Vitamin B6
+175.4%
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Folate
+337.5%
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Vitamin K
+354%
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Vitamin E
+43.5%
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Vitamin B2
+95%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.842
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Vitamin A
+1908.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+38.3%
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Vitamin B5
+478.9%
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Vitamin B6
+175.4%
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Folate
+337.5%
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Vitamin K
+354%
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Vitamin E
+43.5%
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Vitamin B2
+95%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.842
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+12.2%
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Water
+95.3%
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Protein
+170.6%
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Fats
+12.7%
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Other
+13.6%
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
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Carbs
+12.2%
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Water
+95.3%
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Protein
+170.6%
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Fats
+12.7%
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Other
+13.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-48.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+62.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40%
Saturated Fat:
8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
11.739 g
Saturated Fat:
4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
16.438 g
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Saturated Fat
-48.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+62.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+240.7%
Equal in Starch - 51.36
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+240.7%
Equal in Starch - 51.36
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 60.34g | 52.9g |
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| Protein | 2.28g | 6.17g |
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| Fats | 29.59g | 33.36g |
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| Carbs | 63.84g | 56.9g |
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| Calories | 531kcal | 538kcal |
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| Starch | 50.8g | 51.36g |
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| Sugar | 0.92g | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 4g |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 71mg | 72mg |
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| Phosphorus | 78mg | 194mg |
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| Potassium | 786mg | 144mg |
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| Sodium | 202mg | 514mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.101mg |
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| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 7.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1386IU | 69IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 7.23mg |
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| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 0.842mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.167mg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 6.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.246mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.235mg |
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| Leucine | 0.803mg |
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| Lysine | 0.185mg |
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| Methionine | 0.137mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg |
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| Valine | 0.331mg |
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| Histidine | 0.2mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.185g | 0.088g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.337g | 4.331g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.632g | 9.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 16.438g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.007g | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 16.036g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | 0.264g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)