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Plantain chips vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Plantain chips and Popcorn

  • Plantain chips have more Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, while Popcorn have more Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 44% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.8%
Contains more IronIron +228.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +732.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +359%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +303.3%

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.
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% 83% 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 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +551.8%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +467.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.8%
Contains more WaterWater +58.9%

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +492.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +406.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.4%

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
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +27.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~54.4g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Popcorn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Popcorn Opinion
Calories 531kcal 387kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 29.59g 4.54g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 63.84g 77.78g Popcorn
Magnesium 71mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 9mg 7mg Plantain chips
Potassium 786mg 329mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.92g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 3.5g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.198mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.37mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 50.8g 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 78mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 202mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 1386IU 196IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 10µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.29mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.104mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.083mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.51mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.157mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg 1.2µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 31µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Popcorn
Choline 0mg 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 8.337g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 0.95g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 2.318g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Popcorn
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
46%
Plantain chips
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients

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

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