Plantain raw vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between plantain raw and malt
- Plantain raw is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber, yet malt is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Plantain raw covers your daily vitamin A needs 21% more than malt.
- Plantain raw contains 184 times more vitamin C than malt. While plantain raw contains 18.4mg of vitamin C, malt contains only 0.1mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in plantain raw is lower.
- The glycemic index of plantain raw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Plantains, raw and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +190.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260% |
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 CVitamin C | +18300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
3.29 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
81.34 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +789.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.208 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2484.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +201.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 0.1mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.299mg | 0.046mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 98mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 172mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg | 0.184mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.143g | 1.883g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 91mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 31.89g | 11.2g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.5g | 7% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 5.4µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.037mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 3.29g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.3g | 3.37g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.686mg | 0.259mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.354mg | 2% |
| Calories | 122kcal | 85kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.827g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.5mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0.208g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.59g | 10.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15g | 6.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.059mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
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
18%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.32g)
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.