Cheese popcorn vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cheese popcorn and plantain chips?
- Cheese popcorn is higher in phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, and protein, yet plantain chips are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.
- Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 40% more.
- The amount of sodium in plantain chips is lower.
We used Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Snacks, plantain chips, salted types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1155.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +443.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +362.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +502.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6320% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +762.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +248.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 11.48g | 68% | |
| Phosphorus | 361mg | 78mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 32.1mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 889mg | 202mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 9.9g | 3.5g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.37g | 11.739g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Starch | 50.8g | 21% | |
| Selenium | 12µg | 0.4µg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.713mg | 0.276mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.46mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 28.6µg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.97mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 786mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.37mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.04mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.3g | 2.28g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.461mg | 1.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.7g | 5.632g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 6.41g | 8.337g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 3.82mg | 5.04mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Fats | 33.2g | 29.59g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.198mg | 6% |
| Folate | 11µg | 35µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 91mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.124mg | 0.065mg | 5% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.078g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 51.6g | 63.84g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.453mg | 0.802mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calories | 526kcal | 531kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.8g | 0.43g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 566kcal | 2329kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 19g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.9 | 2.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 41.7g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.79g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.185g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.024mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +307.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 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 | -23.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.9% |
