Plantain chips vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between plantain chips and corn grits
- Plantain chips have more vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium, copper, vitamin B5, and magnesium; however, corn grits is richer in iron.
- Corn grits covers your daily iron needs 72% more than plantain chips.
- Corn grits contains less saturated fat.
- Corn grits has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn grits is 80, while the glycemic index of plantain chips is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1083.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2811.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +457.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +463.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +611.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +591.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2015.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5938.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +300.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3786.1% |
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
0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6853.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6046.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.39 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +230.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +820% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 0.191g | 77% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 6.71mg | 72% |
| Fats | 29.59g | 0.49g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 8.337g | 0.076g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 0mg | 36% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 0.01mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.028mg | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Calories | 531kcal | 74kcal | 23% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 27mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.052mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 63.84g | 15.95g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 6mg | 15% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 15.39g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.632g | 0.081g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.049mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 1.1g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 14mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.135mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 64mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 1.672mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Folate | 35µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.28g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 202mg | 227mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 60.34g | 14.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0mg | 2.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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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
42%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.261g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)