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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 for 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% 23% 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% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +115.6%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.23mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 7.516g 28%
Saturated fat 8.337g 2.496g 27%
Sodium 202mg 764mg 24%
Fats 29.59g 14.76g 23%
Vitamin K 28.6µg 2.7µg 22%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.9µg 15%
Choline 0mg 74.2mg 13%
Calories 531kcal 268kcal 13%
Carbs 63.84g 27.81g 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Starch 50.8g 20.88g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.173mg 10%
Iron 0.97mg 1.67mg 9%
Magnesium 71mg 36mg 8%
Protein 2.28g 6.08g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.158mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.757mg 7%
Phosphorus 78mg 128mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.632g 3.73g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 1.672mg 5%
Vitamin C 32.1mg 27.6mg 5%
Potassium 786mg 622mg 5%
Vitamin A 69µg 32µg 4%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.7mg 3%
Copper 0.198mg 0.18mg 2%
Folate 35µg 41µg 2%
Calcium 9mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.276mg 0.26mg 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Fiber 3.5g 3.3g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.448mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 60.34g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 1.79g N/A
Trans fat 0.185g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

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
42%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.