Potato chips vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and plantain chips different?
- Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while plantain chips are higher in vitamin A and vitamin B5.
- Plantain chips cover your daily need for vitamin A, 28% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips contain 20 times more selenium than plantain chips. Potato chips contain 8.1µg of selenium, while plantain chips contain 0.4µg.
- Plantain chips are lower in saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than plantain chips (45).
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, plantain chips, salted types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1925% |
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 EVitamin E | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +392.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +377.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +207% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.7% |
~equal in
Water
~2.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~11.739g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 5.04mg | 27% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.802mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.46mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 1.1mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0.4µg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 786mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.198mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.04mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 8.337g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 78mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 5.632g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.065mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 2.28g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.97mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 202mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 29.59g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.37mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.276mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 28.6µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 3.5g | 5% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 63.84g | 4% |
| Folate | 45µg | 35µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 11.739g | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 32.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 531kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 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 |
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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
56%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.