Corn chips vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corn chips and plantain chips
- Corn chips have more phosphorus, vitamin E, and selenium; however, plantain chips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin B5.
- Plantain chips cover your daily vitamin C needs 36% more than corn chips.
- Plantain chips have 19 times less selenium than corn chips. Corn chips have 7.6µg of selenium, while plantain chips have 0.4µg.
- Plantain chips contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +248.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +445.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +478.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +354% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +337.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 11.739g | 31% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 16.036g | 11.48g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.46mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 786mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 28.6µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 1.1mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 8.337g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 78mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 5.04mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 202mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 9mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 0.4µg | 13% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.264g | 0.078g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.198mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 5.632g | 9% |
| Protein | 6.17g | 2.28g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.37mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Folate | 8µg | 35µg | 7% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 29.59g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.97mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 63.84g | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.276mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 531kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.1g | 0.43g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 872kcal | 2329kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 19g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.9 | 2.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Starch | 51.36g | 50.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | 0.185g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.006g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | 0.007g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 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 | -48.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 SucroseSucrose | +240.7% |
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