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Potato pancake vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato pancake and Plantain chips different?

  • Potato pancake is higher in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Plantain chips is 32% higher.

Potato pancakes and Snacks, plantain chips, salted are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more IronIron +72.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.198mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.276mg

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
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%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1126.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2091.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +959.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.46mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 ProteinProtein +166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2185.6%
Contains more OtherOther +62.7%
Contains more FatsFats +100.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
32% 22% 46%
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 -70.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +143.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +135.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 268kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 6.08g 2.28g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 27.6mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 24.51g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 27.81g 63.84g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 32mg 9mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 1.67mg 0.97mg Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.3g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.18mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.7mg 0.37mg Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 128mg 78mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 113IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 32µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.23mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 8.9µg 0.4µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.065mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.04mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.802mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 41µg 35µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.185g Potato pancake
Choline 74.2mg 0mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.496g 8.337g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 11.739g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake Plantain chips
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
37%
Potato pancake
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.841g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
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.
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.

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.