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Plantain chips vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between plantain chips and lasagne

  • Plantain chips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin B5, and magnesium, yet lasagne is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for plantain chips is 33% higher.
  • Plantain chips contain 6 times more vitamin E than lasagne. Plantain chips contain 5.04mg of vitamin E, while lasagne contains 0.85mg.
  • Lasagne contains less saturated fat.
  • Lasagne has a lower glycemic index than plantain chips.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +301%
Contains more IronIron +36.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +877.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3875%

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% 23% 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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1184%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +308.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg

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
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +501.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +315.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3290.9%

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +220.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2611.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.8%

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
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +416.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +70.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Lasagne DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.433g 75%
Fats 29.59g 4.92g 38%
Vitamin C 32.1mg 2.5mg 33%
Selenium 0.4µg 15.9µg 28%
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.85mg 28%
Saturated fat 8.337g 2.348g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.122mg 26%
Calories 531kcal 135kcal 20%
Vitamin K 28.6µg 7µg 18%
Starch 50.8g 9.83g 17%
Potassium 786mg 196mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.323mg 16%
Carbs 63.84g 15.36g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Copper 0.198mg 0.09mg 12%
Magnesium 71mg 20mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.632g 1.758g 10%
Protein 2.28g 7.28g 10%
Calcium 9mg 88mg 8%
Fiber 3.5g 1.7g 7%
Sodium 202mg 373mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 1.528mg 5%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.87mg 5%
Phosphorus 78mg 115mg 5%
Choline 0mg 23.2mg 4%
Manganese 0.276mg 0.193mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.074mg 3%
Vitamin A 69µg 41µg 3%
Folate 35µg 24µg 3%
Iron 0.97mg 0.71mg 3%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 60.34g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.92g 3.11g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.185g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Lasagne
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
42%
Plantain chips
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

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

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