Plantain chips vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Plantain chips and Sweet potato chips different?
- Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, however, Sweet potato chips are richer in Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin E, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato chips is 124% higher.
- Sweet potato chips have less Saturated Fat.
Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +555.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +388.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +425% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1608.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +302.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.3% |
| 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:
2.94 g
Fats:
32.35 g
Carbs:
56.82 g
Water:
4.51 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +115.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~32.35g
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
2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.224 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +62.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~12.224g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 531kcal | 532kcal |
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| Protein | 2.28g | 2.94g |
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| Fats | 29.59g | 32.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 60.34g | 48.02g |
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| Carbs | 63.84g | 56.82g |
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| Magnesium | 71mg | 65mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 786mg | 925mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.12mg |
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| Sugar | 0.92g | 8.82g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 8.8g |
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| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.412mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.53mg |
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| Starch | 50.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 78mg | 145mg |
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| Sodium | 202mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1386IU | 23675IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 1184µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 9.82mg |
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| Manganese | 0.276mg | 1.349mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.802mg | 2.088mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 1.551mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.535mg |
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| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 24.5µg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 37µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.185g | 0g |
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| Choline | 0mg | 36.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.337g | 2.941g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.632g | 9.155g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.739g | 12.224g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.098mg |
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| Threonine | 0.26mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.17mg |
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| Leucine | 0.287mg |
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| Lysine | 0.205mg |
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| Methionine | 0.09mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.278mg |
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| Valine | 0.267mg |
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| Histidine | 0.096mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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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
46%
157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.9g)
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 ($)