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Plantain chips vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Plantain chips and Tortellini different?

  • Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Potassium, while Tortellini is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need of Selenium 43% more than Plantain chips.
  • Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased types were 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 Magnesium +238.1%
Contains more Potassium +783.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%
Contains more Copper +147.5%
Contains more Calcium +1588.9%
Contains more Iron +54.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.8%
Contains more Zinc +175.7%
Contains more Selenium +5875%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Magnesium +238.1%
Contains more Potassium +783.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%
Contains more Copper +147.5%
Contains more Calcium +1588.9%
Contains more Iron +54.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.8%
Contains more Zinc +175.7%
Contains more Selenium +5875%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +869.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +3050%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +969.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.2%
Contains more Folate +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +869.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +3050%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +969.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.2%
Contains more Folate +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +309.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Contains more Protein +492.1%
Contains more Water +1359.3%
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
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Fats +309.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Contains more Protein +492.1%
Contains more Water +1359.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2446.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2446.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%

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 Tortellini
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 45.1g Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 29.59g 7.23g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 47g Plantain chips
Calories 531kcal 307kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g 0.95g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 1.9g Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 0.97mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Magnesium 71mg 21mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 786mg 89mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 406mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Copper 0.198mg 0.08mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 1386IU 143IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 38µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.16mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.043mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 28.6µg 1.3µg Plantain chips
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 8.337g 3.6g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 2.066g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.461g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Tortellini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Plantain chips
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.737g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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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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.
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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/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.