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Raisin Bran Cereal vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between raisin Bran Cereal and plantain chips

  • Plantain chips contain less iron, vitamin B1,2, folate, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus than raisin Bran Cereal.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal's daily need coverage for iron is 179% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in raisin Bran Cereal is lower.
  • Plantain chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of plantain chips is 45, while the glycemic index of raisin Bran Cereal is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal 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 97% 9.9% 48% 572% 169% 173% 145% 61% 0% 211%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +91.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +1472.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1618.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%

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 0% 84% 3.6% 38% 158% 166% 159% 0% 196% 316% 0.75% 254% 13%
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% 23% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +956.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +868.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 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 +234.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.9%
Contains more WaterWater +258.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1482.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 21% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.424 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.908 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 -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1477.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1192.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Bran Cereal Plantain chips DV% diff.
Iron 15.25mg 0.97mg 179%
Vitamin B12 2.53µg 0µg 105%
Folate 339µg 35µg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.908g 11.739g 72%
Selenium 38.6µg 0.4µg 69%
Zinc 6.36mg 0.37mg 54%
Vitamin B2 0.72mg 0.04mg 52%
Vitamin B3 8.47mg 0.802mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.065mg 47%
Fats 1.87g 29.59g 43%
Phosphorus 339mg 78mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg 36%
Saturated fat 0.424g 8.337g 36%
Copper 0.508mg 0.198mg 34%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 5.04mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.85mg 0.46mg 30%
Fiber 10.2g 3.5g 27%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 28.6µg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 22%
Starch 50.8g 21%
Vitamin A 253µg 69µg 20%
Magnesium 136mg 71mg 15%
Vitamin D 102IU 0IU 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.357g 5.632g 13%
Vitamin D 2.5µg 0µg 13%
Manganese 0.276mg 12%
Sodium 466mg 202mg 11%
Protein 7.63g 2.28g 11%
Calories 342kcal 531kcal 9%
Potassium 546mg 786mg 7%
Carbs 80.37g 63.84g 6%
Choline 24.1mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 33mg 9mg 2%
Net carbs 70.17g 60.34g N/A
Sugar 33.04g 0.92g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.185g N/A
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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Raisin Bran Cereal 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
107%
Raisin Bran Cereal
42%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.913g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 ($)

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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.