Plantain chips vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between plantain chips and penne
- Plantain chips have more vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, penne is higher in calcium, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Plantain chips cover your daily need for vitamin C, 36% more than penne.
- Plantain chips have 29 times more polyunsaturated fat than penne. While plantain chips have 11.739g of polyunsaturated fat, penne has only 0.4g.
- Penne has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, plantain chips, salted and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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 | +136.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +544.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +888.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +197.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +639.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3364.1% |
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
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +463.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2834.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.4% |
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 | 0.4g | 76% |
| Fats | 29.59g | 4g | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 0mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 34% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.337g | 2.3g | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 22% | |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 22% | |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Calories | 531kcal | 126kcal | 20% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 122mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 63.84g | 16.8g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.632g | 1g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.276mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Folate | 35µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Protein | 2.28g | 5.7g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 118mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 248mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 60.34g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | 0.2g | N/A |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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.