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Plantain chips vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Plantain chips and Tortilla

  • Plantain chips have more Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Potassium, however, Tortilla is richer in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Plantain chips covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 40% more than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +648.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Copper +94.1%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +292.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +4050%
Equal in Manganese - 0.268
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Magnesium +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +648.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
Contains more Copper +94.1%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +292.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +4050%
Equal in Manganese - 0.268

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 E +2552.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.3%
Contains more Folate +180%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2552.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.3%
Contains more Folate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3014.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Protein +219.3%
Contains more Water +1812%
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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +3014.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Protein +219.3%
Contains more Water +1812%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2944.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2902.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2944.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2902.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +18.1%
Contains more Sucrose +318.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +18.1%
Contains more Sucrose +318.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 47.54g Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 29.59g 0.95g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 49.94g Plantain chips
Calories 531kcal 237kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g 43.02g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g 2.75g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 2.4g Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0.97mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 71mg 19mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 786mg 105mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 482mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 0.32mg Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.102mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.268mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.19mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.17mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.06mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 28.6µg 0.4µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.185g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 8.337g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 0.185g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.391g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.019g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Tortilla
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%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.041g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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