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Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor and plantain chips

  • Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor is richer in iron, vitamin B2, and folate, yet plantain chips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor is 34% higher.
  • Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor contains 8 times more vitamin B2 than plantain chips. Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor contains 0.31mg of vitamin B2, while plantain chips contain 0.04mg.
  • Plantain chips contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor 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 20% 8.7% 13% 140% 39% 9% 31% 124% 26% 58%
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 +222.2%
Contains more IronIron +283.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2550%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +449.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~78mg

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 6% 2.7% 54% 0% 55% 72% 60% 16% 34% 0% 13% 83% 12%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +214.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1683.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +460.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 23% 65% 2% 3%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 22.6 g
Carbs: 65.1 g
Water: 2 g
Other: 2.6 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 +237.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
~equal in Carbs ~63.84g
~equal in Water ~2.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 64% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.14 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 -47.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +137.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor Plantain chips
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor Plantain chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.14g 11.739g 57%
Iron 3.72mg 0.97mg 34%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 32.1mg 34%
Sodium 950mg 202mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.46mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.04mg 21%
Starch 50.8g 21%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 28.6µg 20%
Folate 110µg 35µg 19%
Potassium 143mg 786mg 19%
Selenium 10.6µg 0.4µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 13.36g 5.632g 19%
Saturated fat 4.34g 8.337g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 1.1mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.69mg 5.04mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.18mg 0.802mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.065mg 13%
Protein 7.7g 2.28g 11%
Fats 22.6g 29.59g 11%
Magnesium 28mg 71mg 10%
Copper 0.118mg 0.198mg 9%
Vitamin A 8µg 69µg 7%
Choline 21.3mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.202mg 0.276mg 3%
Calories 499kcal 531kcal 2%
Fiber 3.9g 3.5g 2%
Calcium 29mg 9mg 2%
Phosphorus 72mg 78mg 1%
Carbs 65.1g 63.84g 0%
Net carbs 61.2g 60.34g N/A
Sugar 4.83g 0.92g N/A
Zinc 0.33mg 0.37mg 0%
Trans fat 0.185g N/A
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.288mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.906mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.154mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.378mg 0%
Valine 0.386mg 0%
Histidine 0.232mg 0%
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor Plantain chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor
42%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167948/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.