Plantain chips vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are plantain chips and mozzarella cheese sticks different?
- Plantain chips are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin E, and potassium, while mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, selenium, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily need for phosphorus, 40% more than plantain chips.
- Plantain chips contain 7 times more vitamin E than mozzarella cheese sticks. Plantain chips contain 5.04mg of vitamin E, while mozzarella cheese sticks contain 0.74mg.
- Plantain chips are lower in sodium.
Snacks, plantain chips, salted and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +238.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +549.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3577.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +435.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +359% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3950% |
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 EVitamin E | +581.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +447.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +542.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +494.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1700.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.1% |
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
6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.104 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.3% |
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:
21.67 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
1.17 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0.23 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +134.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 5.104g | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.95µg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 358mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 202mg | 1008mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 331mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 16.2µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.084mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 0.74mg | 29% |
| Protein | 2.28g | 13.56g | 23% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 121mg | 20% |
| Fats | 29.59g | 17.87g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.257mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.067mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.98mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.38mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 21mg | 12% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21.67g | 12% |
| Carbs | 63.84g | 27.22g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Calories | 531kcal | 324kcal | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 8.337g | 6.643g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 1.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.363mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 96µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 25.4µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.632g | 4.287g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Folate | 35µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 0.98mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 60.34g | 25.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 2.83g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.718mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.468mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.211mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.811mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.441mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | 0.524g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 4.306g | 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
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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 806mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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