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Plantain chips vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Plantain chips and Trail mix?

  • Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, while Trail mix is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for Copper is 87% higher.
  • Trail mix has 23 times less Vitamin C than Plantain chips. Plantain chips have 32.1mg of Vitamin C, while Trail mix has 1.4mg.
  • Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Snacks, trail mix, regular types in this comparison.

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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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more IronIron +214.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +397.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +770.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +342.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +274.6%

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% 83% 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 4.7% 1.1% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2192.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +610.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +487.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +505.3%
Contains more WaterWater +340.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.7%
~equal in Fats ~29.4g

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
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +122.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Trail mix Opinion
Calories 531kcal 462kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 29.59g 29.4g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 1.4mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 44.9g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 44.9g Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 158mg Trail mix
Calcium 9mg 78mg Trail mix
Potassium 786mg 685mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Sugar 0.92g Trail mix
Fiber 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Zinc 0.37mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 345mg Trail mix
Sodium 202mg 229mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 18IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 1µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 0.4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.895mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.298mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 71µg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.185g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 8.337g 5.55g Trail mix
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 9.65g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg Trail mix
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Trail mix
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
46%
Plantain chips
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.787g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.