Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor, unenriched vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor, unenriched and plantain chips different?
- Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor, unenriched is higher in vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B12; however, plantain chips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for plantain chips is 36% higher.
- Plantain chips have less sodium.
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor, unenriched 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 CalciumCalcium | +544.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +255% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +299% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +616.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +194.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +618.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.76 g
Fats:
35.76 g
Carbs:
54.1 g
Water:
1.5 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.512 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.437 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
18.649 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 | -33.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +85.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Fructose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 558kcal | 531kcal |
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| Protein | 5.76g | 2.28g |
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| Fats | 35.76g | 29.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 51.9g | 60.34g |
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| Carbs | 54.1g | 63.84g |
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| Cholesterol | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 71mg |
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| Calcium | 58mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 197mg | 786mg |
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| Iron | 1.1mg | 0.97mg |
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| Sugar | 2.76g | 0.92g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.198mg |
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| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.37mg |
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| Starch | 50.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 78mg |
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| Sodium | 896mg | 202mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1386IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.12mg | 5.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.095mg | 0.276mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.743mg | 0.802mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 36.1µg | 28.6µg |
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| Folate | 120µg | 35µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.806g | 0.185g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.512g | 8.337g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.437g | 5.632g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 18.649g | 11.739g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.094mg |
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| Threonine | 0.391mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.366mg |
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| Leucine | 0.783mg |
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| Lysine | 0.456mg |
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| Methionine | 0.151mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.299mg |
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| Valine | 0.404mg |
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| Histidine | 0.181mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.3g | 0.078g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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
44%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor, unenriched is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor, unenriched is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
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.