Plantain raw vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between plantain raw and marinara sauce
- Plantain raw has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and potassium; however, marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Marinara sauce covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 20% more than plantain raw.
- Plantain raw has 9 times more vitamin C than marinara sauce. While plantain raw has 18.4mg of vitamin C, marinara sauce has only 2mg.
- Marinara sauce has less sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Plantains, raw and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 | +105.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
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 | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +471% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1885.7% |
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +295.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.1% |
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Protein
~1.41g
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1078.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +636.2% |
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 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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| Vitamin B3 | 0.686mg | 3.917mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 13.9µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.299mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.89g | 8.06g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 319mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 122kcal | 51kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0.508g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Folate | 22µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 1.48g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.3g | 1.41g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.59g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.5mg | 13.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.143g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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.