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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 B5, however, Potato sticks have more Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 27% 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.
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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~64mg

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
27% 19% 54%
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.
Plantain chips Potato sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Potato sticks Opinion
Calories 531kcal 522kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 29.59g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 32.1mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 60.34g 49.9g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 53.3g Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 64mg Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 18mg Potato sticks
Potassium 786mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 0.97mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.92g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.5g 3.4g Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.37mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 202mg 633mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 0IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.276mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 0.4µg 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.096mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.403mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.32mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg 22.1µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 40µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.185g Potato sticks
Choline 0mg 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.337g 8.88g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 17.9g Potato sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 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 sticks
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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain chips
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.

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.