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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +373.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +209.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +221% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +115.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +260.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +471.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3536.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 3.737g | 53% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 34% | |
| Fats | 29.59g | 8.2g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 8.337g | 1.429g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.141mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 10mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 24% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Calories | 531kcal | 143kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 63.84g | 11.17g | 18% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 254mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 529mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 15mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.534mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.118mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 1.3g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.632g | 2.48g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.101mg | 8% |
| Folate | 35µg | 7µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 0.89mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.28g | 2.68g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 60.34g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.908g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)