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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +221% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +115.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 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 | -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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 11.739g | 53% |
| Vitamin E | 5.04mg | 34% | |
| Fats | 8.2g | 29.59g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 8.337g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.46mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 32.1mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 28.6µg | 24% | |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 531kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 63.84g | 18% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 786mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 202mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 71mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 1.1mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.198mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.5g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 5.632g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.276mg | 8% |
| Folate | 7µg | 35µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0.4µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.97mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 69µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.802mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 2.28g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.908g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)