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Plantain chips vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Plantain chips and Potato pancake different?

  • Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, however, Potato pancake is richer in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Plantain chips is 32% higher.
  • Plantain chips contain 11 times more Vitamin K than Potato pancake. While Plantain chips contain 28.6µg of Vitamin K, Potato pancake contains only 2.7µg.
  • Potato pancake has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Potato pancakes 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.
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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more IronIron +72.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2125%
~equal in Copper ~0.18mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.26mg

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1126.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2091.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +959.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.448mg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +100.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2185.6%
Contains more OtherOther +62.7%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.1%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +143.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +135.9%
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.
Plantain chips Potato pancake
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 531kcal 268kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 29.59g 14.76g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 27.6mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 24.51g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 27.81g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 71mg 36mg Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 32mg Potato pancake
Potassium 786mg 622mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 0.92g 1.79g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 3.3g Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.18mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Starch 50.8g 20.88g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 128mg Potato pancake
Sodium 202mg 764mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 113IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 32µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.23mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.276mg 0.26mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.757mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.448mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 28.6µg 2.7µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 41µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.185g Potato pancake
Choline 0mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 8.337g 2.496g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 3.73g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 7.516g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.001g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
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 Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.841g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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