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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +575.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +387.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2139.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +909.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +294.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +182.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +745.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 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 | -92.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +407.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 380kcal | 531kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 2.28g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 29.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.3g | 60.34g |
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| Carbs | 80.1g | 63.84g |
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| Magnesium | 151mg | 71mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 786mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.97mg |
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| Sugar | 0.92g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.198mg |
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| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.37mg |
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| Starch | 50.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 380mg | 78mg |
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| Sodium | 116mg | 202mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1386IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.04mg |
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.276mg |
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| Selenium | 16.4µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 0.802mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin K | 28.6µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 35µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.185g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.64g | 8.337g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.11g | 5.632g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 11.739g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.34mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg |
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| Leucine | 0.638mg |
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| Lysine | 0.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.152mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg |
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| Valine | 0.489mg |
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| Histidine | 0.218mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.028g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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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
23%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.697g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)