Plantain chips vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between plantain chips and gratin
- Plantain chips have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, magnesium, potassium, and fiber; however, gratin is richer in calcium.
- Plantain chips cover your daily vitamin C needs 25% more than gratin.
- Gratin has 4 times less magnesium than plantain chips. Plantain chips have 71mg of magnesium, while gratin has 20mg.
- Gratin contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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 | +255% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1222.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +575% |
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 | +224.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.8% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +289.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +466.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3440.7% |
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Other
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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
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4153.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 0.276g | 76% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 34% | |
| Fats | 29.59g | 7.59g | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 9.9mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.174mg | 22% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Calories | 531kcal | 132kcal | 20% |
| Carbs | 63.84g | 11.27g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 8.337g | 4.733g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.387mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 20mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 119mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 396mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 433mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.632g | 2.149g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.28g | 5.06g | 6% |
| Folate | 35µg | 11µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.116mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 113mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.7µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 0.993mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 64µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 60.34g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.604g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin 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.