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Plantain chips vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Plantain chips and Pilaf different?

  • Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Pilaf is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pilaf is 58% higher.
  • Plantain chips contain 126 times more Vitamin E than Pilaf. While Plantain chips contain 5.04mg of Vitamin E , Pilaf contains only 0.04mg.
  • Pilaf has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 +121.9%
Contains more Potassium +318.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Calcium +822.2%
Contains more Iron +151.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Zinc +173%
Contains more Manganese +219.6%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Magnesium +121.9%
Contains more Potassium +318.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Calcium +822.2%
Contains more Iron +151.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Zinc +173%
Contains more Manganese +219.6%
Contains more Selenium +8000%

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +9800%
Contains more Vitamin E +12500%
Contains more Vitamin C +682.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +5620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +827.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +664%
Contains more Folate +505.7%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +9800%
Contains more Vitamin E +12500%
Contains more Vitamin C +682.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +5620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +827.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +664%
Contains more Folate +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2059.9%
Contains more Protein +357%
Contains more Carbs +19.5%
Contains more Water +284.7%
Contains more Other +75.5%
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
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +2059.9%
Contains more Protein +357%
Contains more Carbs +19.5%
Contains more Water +284.7%
Contains more Other +75.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1409.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3013.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1409.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3013.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +206.7%
Contains more Starch +40.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +206.7%
Contains more Starch +40.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 2.28g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 29.59g 1.37g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 531kcal 359kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 0.92g 1.53g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 1.2g Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 0.97mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 71mg 32mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 786mg 188mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 1303mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.198mg 0.166mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 0.4µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 1386IU 14IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 4.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.715mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.4mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 28.6µg 0.5µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 8.337g 0.307g Pilaf
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 0.373g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.377g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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 Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1101mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients

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

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