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

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Differences between Plantain chips and Potato salad

  • Potato salad contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Fiber than Plantain chips.
  • Plantain chips' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • Potato salad contains 5 times less Magnesium than Plantain chips. Plantain chips contain 71mg of Magnesium, while Potato salad contains 15mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 Iron +49.2%
Contains more Magnesium +373.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +209.4%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Copper +67.8%
Contains more Manganese +173.3%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Selenium +925%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains more Magnesium +373.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +209.4%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Copper +67.8%
Contains more Manganese +173.3%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Selenium +925%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +782.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +221%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +782.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +221%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +260.9%
Contains more Carbs +471.5%
Contains more Other +12.8%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Water +3536.4%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +260.9%
Contains more Carbs +471.5%
Contains more Other +12.8%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Water +3536.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 9.87g Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 29.59g 8.2g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 11.17g Plantain chips
Calories 531kcal 143kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g Potato salad
Fiber 3.5g 1.3g Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 19mg Potato salad
Iron 0.97mg 0.65mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 15mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 52mg Plantain chips
Potassium 786mg 254mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 529mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 0.31mg Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.118mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.101mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 1386IU 157IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 32µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 10mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.534mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.141mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 7µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 8.337g 1.429g Potato salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 2.48g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 3.737g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 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 Potato salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.908g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.