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Plantain chips vs. Raisin Bran Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between plantain chips and raisin Bran Cereal

  • Plantain chips contain less iron, vitamin B1,2, folate, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus than raisin Bran Cereal.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal's daily need coverage for iron is 179% higher.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal contains 20 times less saturated fat than plantain chips. Plantain chips contain 8.337g of saturated fat, while raisin Bran Cereal contains 0.424g.
  • Plantain chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of plantain chips is 45, while the glycemic index of raisin Bran Cereal is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal.

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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 97% 9.9% 48% 572% 169% 173% 145% 61% 0% 211%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +1472.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1618.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9550%

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% 23% 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 0% 84% 3.6% 38% 158% 166% 159% 0% 196% 316% 0.75% 254% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9433.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +956.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +868.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +1482.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.9%
Contains more WaterWater +258.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.5%

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
25% 21% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.424 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.908 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1477.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1192.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%

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 Raisin Bran Cereal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Raisin Bran Cereal DV% diff.
Iron 0.97mg 15.25mg 179%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.53µg 105%
Folate 35µg 339µg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.908g 72%
Selenium 0.4µg 38.6µg 69%
Zinc 0.37mg 6.36mg 54%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.72mg 52%
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 8.47mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.63mg 47%
Fats 29.59g 1.87g 43%
Phosphorus 78mg 339mg 37%
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg 36%
Saturated fat 8.337g 0.424g 36%
Copper 0.198mg 0.508mg 34%
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.18mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.85mg 30%
Fiber 3.5g 10.2g 27%
Vitamin K 28.6µg 0.3µg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 22%
Starch 50.8g 21%
Vitamin A 69µg 253µg 20%
Magnesium 71mg 136mg 15%
Vitamin D 0IU 102IU 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.632g 0.357g 13%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.5µg 13%
Manganese 0.276mg 12%
Sodium 202mg 466mg 11%
Protein 2.28g 7.63g 11%
Calories 531kcal 342kcal 9%
Potassium 786mg 546mg 7%
Carbs 63.84g 80.37g 6%
Choline 0mg 24.1mg 4%
Calcium 9mg 33mg 2%
Net carbs 60.34g 70.17g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 33.04g N/A
Trans fat 0.185g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Raisin Bran Cereal
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
42%
Plantain chips
107%
Raisin Bran Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.913g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 ($)

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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.