Plantain chips vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between plantain chips and potato wedges?
- Plantain chips are richer than potato wedges in vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Plantain chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 39% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato wedges is lower.
We used Snacks, plantain chips, salted and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +273.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.7% |
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 | +186.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92% |
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:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1245% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3167.9% |
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
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +288.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11408.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 0.102g | 78% |
| Fats | 29.59g | 2.2g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 8.337g | 0.55g | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 11.2mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 22% | |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Calories | 531kcal | 123kcal | 20% |
| Carbs | 63.84g | 25.5g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.276mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 19mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 394mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.632g | 1.451g | 10% |
| Folate | 35µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.35mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 49mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 1.54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.28g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 87mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 60.34g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | 0g | N/A |
| 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.787g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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 ($)