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Plantain chips vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Plantain chips and Jerky different?

  • Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, however, Jerky is richer in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 82% higher.
  • Plantain chips have less Sodium.

Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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 Magnesium +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Manganese +148.6%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +458.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.8%
Contains more Zinc +2091.9%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +2575%
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 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Magnesium +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Manganese +148.6%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +458.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.8%
Contains more Zinc +2091.9%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +2575%

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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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157%
Contains more Vitamin K +1143.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Folate +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157%
Contains more Vitamin K +1143.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Folate +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +480.4%
Contains more Protein +1356.1%
Contains more Water +1017.7%
Contains more Other +210.9%
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
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +480.4%
Contains more Protein +1356.1%
Contains more Water +1017.7%
Contains more Other +210.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1061.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.7%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1061.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 9.2g Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 29.59g 25.6g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 11g Plantain chips
Calories 531kcal 410kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g 9g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 1.8g Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 0.97mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 71mg 51mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 786mg 597mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 2081mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.198mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.276mg 0.111mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 1386IU 0IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.49mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.163mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.179mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 28.6µg 2.3µg Plantain chips
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Jerky
Saturated Fat 8.337g 10.85g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 1.011g 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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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1879mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.513g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.