Plantain chips vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Plantain chips and Spanish rice
- Plantain chips are richer than Spanish rice in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Plantain chips is 37% higher.
- Plantain chips contain 321 times more Vitamin C than Spanish rice. Plantain chips contain 32.1mg of Vitamin C, while Spanish rice contains 0.1mg.
- Spanish rice contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.
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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 | +446.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +577.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1750% |
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 | +32000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1286% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +461% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +459.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2701% |
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
1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +272.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +406.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +84.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +142.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 531kcal | 185kcal |
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| Protein | 2.28g | 3.28g |
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| Fats | 29.59g | 5.29g |
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| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 60.34g | 29.96g |
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| Carbs | 63.84g | 31.16g |
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| Magnesium | 71mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 786mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.15mg |
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| Sugar | 0.92g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.48mg |
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| Starch | 50.8g | 27.55g |
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| Phosphorus | 78mg | 57mg |
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| Sodium | 202mg | 528mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1386IU | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 0.6mg |
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| Manganese | 0.276mg | 0.39mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 7.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 2.378mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 0.415mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 13µg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 50µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.185g | 0.07g |
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| Choline | 0mg | 9.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.337g | 1.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.632g | 1.511g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 2.317g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.044mg |
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| Threonine | 0.098mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 0.24mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.071mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 153mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg |
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| Fructose | 0.42g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | 0.238g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 2.052g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.332g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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