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

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Important differences between Potato sticks and Plantain chips

  • Potato sticks have more Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Copper, however, Plantain chips have more Vitamin B5.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 27% more.
  • Potato sticks have 20 times more Selenium than Plantain chips. Potato sticks have 8.1µg of Selenium, while Plantain chips have 0.4µg.
  • Plantain chips are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato sticks 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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
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 +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.4%
Contains more IronIron +134%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1925%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.1%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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 CVitamin C +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +496.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +193.9%
Contains more FatsFats +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.8%
~equal in Water ~2.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~8.337g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.632g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 522kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 6.7g 2.28g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 29.59g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 32.1mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 53.3g 63.84g Plantain chips
Magnesium 64mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 18mg 9mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 786mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 0.97mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 0.92g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.315mg 0.198mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 0.37mg Potato sticks
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 172mg 78mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 0IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 5.04mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.276mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 0.4µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.065mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.04mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 0.802mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 40µg 35µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.185g Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg 0mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 8.337g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 5.632g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 11.739g Potato sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 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 sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.543g)
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 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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.