Plantain chips vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between plantain chips and potato sticks
- Plantain chips have more vitamin A and vitamin B5; however, potato sticks have more vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Plantain chips' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 28% more.
- Plantain chips have 3 times more vitamin B5 than potato sticks. Plantain chips have 1.1mg of vitamin B5, while potato sticks have 0.403mg.
- Plantain chips are lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Snacks, potato sticks.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -68.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +167.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1925% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +496.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +193.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.5% |
~equal in
Water
~2.2g
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
8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.88g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.16g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 17.9g | 41% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 9.11mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 4.785mg | 25% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Sodium | 202mg | 633mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 47.3mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.27mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.403mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.1µg | 14% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 1237mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.315mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 172mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.32mg | 11% |
| Protein | 2.28g | 6.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Fats | 29.59g | 34.4g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.423mg | 6% |
| Choline | 0mg | 34.9mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.116mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 22.1µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 63.84g | 53.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.096mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 8.337g | 8.88g | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.632g | 6.16g | 1% |
| Folate | 35µg | 40µg | 1% |
| Calories | 531kcal | 522kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 60.34g | 49.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 3.4g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0g | 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 |
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.543g)
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 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.