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Rice cakes vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice cakes and Plantain chips different?

  • Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 257% higher.
  • Rice cakes contain 41 times more Selenium than Plantain chips. While Rice cakes contain 16.4µg of Selenium, Plantain chips contain only 0.4µg.
  • Rice cakes have less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
9
:
1
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +112.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Zinc +575.7%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Manganese +2139.1%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Contains more Potassium +162.9%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Plantain chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +112.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Zinc +575.7%
Contains more Copper +91.9%
Contains more Manganese +2139.1%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Contains more Potassium +162.9%

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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
3
:
8
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.1
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Plantain chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
3
:
2
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Protein +294.7%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Water +182.3%
Contains more Fats +745.4%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Plantain chips
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 Protein +294.7%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Water +182.3%
Contains more Fats +745.4%
Contains more Other +46.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
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:
2
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +957.6%
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Plantain chips
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +957.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 60.34g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 2.28g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 80.1g 63.84g Rice cakes
Calories 380kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 3.5g Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 9mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 0.97mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 71mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 78mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 116mg 202mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 0.37mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.198mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg 0.276mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 0.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.04mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 0.802mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 1.1mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 21µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.185g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 8.337g Rice cakes
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Plantain chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Rice cakes
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.697g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.