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Plantain raw vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Plantain raw and Pizza?

  • Plantain raw is richer in Vitamin C, while Pizza is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% higher.
  • Pizza has 13 times less Vitamin C than Plantain raw. Plantain raw has 18.4mg of Vitamin C, while Pizza has 1.4mg.
  • Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Plantains, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +54.2%
Contains more Potassium +190.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +6166.7%
Contains more Iron +313.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +535.3%
Contains more Zinc +857.1%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Selenium +1226.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +54.2%
Contains more Potassium +190.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +6166.7%
Contains more Iron +313.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +535.3%
Contains more Zinc +857.1%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Selenium +1226.7%

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.
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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin A +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.6%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +857.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.6%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +857.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +51.2%
Contains more Protein +776.2%
Contains more Fats +2518.9%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Equal in Carbs - 33.33
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +51.2%
Contains more Protein +776.2%
Contains more Fats +2518.9%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Equal in Carbs - 33.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2336.2%
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2336.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Plantain raw Pizza
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain raw Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 29.59g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 1.3g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 0.37g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 31.89g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 122kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 15g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 2.3g
Calcium 3mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 0.6mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 37mg 24mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 34mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 499mg 172mg Plantain raw
Sodium 4mg 598mg Plantain raw
Zinc 0.14mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.081mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 1.5µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 1127IU 358IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 18.4mg 1.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 0.686mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B6 0.299mg 0.08mg Plantain raw
Folate 22µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 0.7µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.034mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.059mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.06mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.017mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.046mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.064mg 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Plantain raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.241g Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.143g 4.465g Plantain raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain raw Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Plantain raw
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Plantain raw
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/nutrients
  2. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.