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Popcorn vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Popcorn and Plantain chips

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, and Zinc, while Plantain chips has more Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 44% higher.
  • Plantain chips contain 8 times less Zinc than Popcorn. Popcorn contains 3.08mg of Zinc, while Plantain chips contain 0.37mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 Iron +228.9%
Contains more Magnesium +102.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +359%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +732.4%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +303.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +138.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Iron +228.9%
Contains more Magnesium +102.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +359%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +732.4%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +303.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +138.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1637.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2283.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1637.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Folate +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2283.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +467.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Water +58.9%
Contains more Fats +551.8%
Contains more Other +54.9%
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
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
Contains more Protein +467.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.8%
Contains more Water +58.9%
Contains more Fats +551.8%
Contains more Other +54.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.4%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +27.8%
Equal in Starch - 50.8
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +27.8%
Equal in Starch - 50.8

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 60.34g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 2.28g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 77.78g 63.84g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 54.4g 50.8g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 0.92g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 3.5g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 9mg Plantain chips
Iron 3.19mg 0.97mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 71mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 78mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 8mg 202mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.37mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.198mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.276mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 196IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.29mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.065mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.04mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0.802mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 31µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 1.2µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.185g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 8.337g Popcorn
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Popcorn Plantain chips
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
17%
Popcorn
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 ($)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients
  2. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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