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Mariquitas Plantain chips
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Mariquitas Plantain chips

20 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains seed oils
  • No additives
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Why it scores 79

Mariquitas Plantain chips scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
  2. Energy 536 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
  3. Vegetable oil (unspecified): High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging

Capped at 79: High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Plantain chips

START100

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil (unspecified)
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Corn oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Cottonseed oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
subtotal−9

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [5]
  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [6]
  • Energy 536 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [7]
  • Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [7]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 14 = 86 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]

GTIN 00071123000390 · 2025-03-20

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy536 kcal
Fat28.6 g
Saturated fat3.6 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates64.3 g
Sugars0 g
Fiber3.6 g
Protein3.6 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 1 ONZ (28 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

PLANTAINS, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN OIL AND/OR COTTON SEED OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL) AND SALT

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”

    doi.org

  2. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  4. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  6. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  7. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  8. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk