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 have 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.
- Plantain chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of plantain chips is 45, while the glycemic index of popcorn is 62.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +102.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +228.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +732.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +359% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +303.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +590% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1637.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2283.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +467.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +551.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +492.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +406.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +27.8% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 11.739g | 63% |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 3.5g | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 78mg | 40% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 29.59g | 39% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.276mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 8.337g | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 5.04mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.97mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.37mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 28.6µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.46mg | 23% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 2.28g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 71mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 786mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 1.1mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 5.632g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 0.802mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 202mg | 8% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 531kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.198mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 63.84g | 5% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 50.8g | 1% |
| Folate | 31µg | 35µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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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
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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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