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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.
  • Plantain chips have a higher glycemic index (45) than trail mix (15).

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% 23% 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% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2192.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6800%
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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.198mg 0.985mg 87%
Phosphorus 78mg 345mg 38%
Vitamin C 32.1mg 1.4mg 34%
Vitamin E 5.04mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.462mg 33%
Manganese 0.276mg 1.034mg 33%
Iron 0.97mg 3.05mg 26%
Zinc 0.37mg 3.22mg 26%
Vitamin K 28.6µg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 4.712mg 24%
Protein 2.28g 13.8g 23%
Magnesium 71mg 158mg 21%
Starch 50.8g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 5.632g 12.53g 17%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 9.65g 14%
Saturated fat 8.337g 5.55g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.298mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.198mg 12%
Folate 35µg 71µg 9%
Vitamin A 69µg 1µg 8%
Calcium 9mg 78mg 7%
Carbs 63.84g 44.9g 6%
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.895mg 4%
Calories 531kcal 462kcal 3%
Potassium 786mg 685mg 3%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Sodium 202mg 229mg 1%
Fats 29.59g 29.4g 0%
Net carbs 60.34g 44.9g N/A
Sugar 0.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.185g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

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
42%
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.