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Plantain chips vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Plantain chips and Fettuccine different?

  • Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Fettuccine is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Plantain chips is 37% higher.
  • Plantain chips contain 12 times more Magnesium than Fettuccine. While Plantain chips contain 71mg of Magnesium, Fettuccine contains only 6mg.
  • Fettuccine has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, plantain chips, salted and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1083.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +212%
Contains more Potassium +367.9%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
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 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1083.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +212%
Contains more Potassium +367.9%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +820%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%
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 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +820%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +995.9%
Contains more Carbs +356%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Protein +171.9%
Contains more Water +3498.1%
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% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +995.9%
Contains more Carbs +356%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Protein +171.9%
Contains more Water +3498.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2834.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2834.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%

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 Fettuccine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 12g Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 6.2g Fettuccine
Fats 29.59g 2.7g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 14g Plantain chips
Calories 531kcal 99kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g 1.3g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 2g Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 28mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.97mg 0.6mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 6mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 25mg Plantain chips
Potassium 786mg 168mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.37mg 0.1mg Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.45mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.07mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.05mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 6µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 8.337g 0.9g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 0.9g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.4g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Plantain chips Fettuccine
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
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.437g)

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

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.