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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.
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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +445.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +96%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1433.3%
Contains more IronIron +23.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +248.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1800%
~equal in Magnesium ~72mg

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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1908.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +354%
Contains more FolateFolate +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.842mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +95.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.6%
Contains more FatsFats +12.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.6%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40%

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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +240.7%
~equal in Starch ~51.36g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Corn chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Corn chips Opinion
Calories 531kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 2.28g 6.17g Corn chips
Fats 29.59g 33.36g Corn chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 52.9g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 56.9g Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 9mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 786mg 144mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Sugar 0.92g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 3.5g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.101mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Starch 50.8g 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 78mg 194mg Corn chips
Sodium 202mg 514mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 69IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 3µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 0.4µg 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.047mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.078mg Corn chips
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 0.842mg Corn chips
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.19mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.167mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg 6.3µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 8µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.088g Corn chips
Choline 0mg 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 8.337g 4.331g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.006g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
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 ($)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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