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

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Differences between Potato salad and Plantain chips

  • Potato salad contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Fiber than Plantain chips.
  • Plantain chips' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 +111.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +925%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +373.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.4%
Contains more IronIron +49.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.3%

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +221%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +782.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.802mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +17.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3536.4%
Contains more FatsFats +260.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +471.5%
Contains more OtherOther +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 -82.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +127.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 143kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.68g 2.28g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 10mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 9.87g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 11.17g 63.84g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 15mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 19mg 9mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.65mg 0.97mg Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.118mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.31mg 0.37mg Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 52mg 78mg Plantain chips
Sodium 529mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 157IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 32µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.101mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 4.1µg 0.4µg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.065mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.04mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.802mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 7µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 8.337g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 11.739g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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 salad Plantain chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
12%
Potato salad
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.908g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.