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Plantain raw vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Plantain raw and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Plantain raw is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily Iron needs 62% more than Plantain raw.
  • The amount of Sodium in Plantain raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Plantains, raw and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +228.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +828.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +392.9%
Contains more Copper +71.6%
Contains more Selenium +586.7%
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 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Potassium +228.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +828.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +392.9%
Contains more Copper +71.6%
Contains more Selenium +586.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +56250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +801.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +839.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3528.6%
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 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +56250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +801.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +839.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3528.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1192.7%
Contains more Protein +627.7%
Contains more Fats +2235.1%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +141.4%
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Water +1192.7%
Contains more Protein +627.7%
Contains more Fats +2235.1%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +141.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6106.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6907.2%
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6106.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6907.2%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain raw Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 29.59g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 1.3g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 0.37g 8.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 31.89g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 122kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 15g 1.29g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fiber 2.3g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 3mg 19mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 0.6mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 37mg 23mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 34mg 102mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 499mg 152mg Plantain raw
Sodium 4mg 941mg Plantain raw
Zinc 0.14mg 0.69mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.081mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 1.5µg 10.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 1127IU 2IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 1µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 18.4mg 0mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 0.686mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.299mg 0.086mg Plantain raw
Folate 22µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 0.7µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.034mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.059mg 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.06mg 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.017mg 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.046mg 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.064mg 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0g 0.167g Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.143g 1.653g Plantain raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 1.986g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain raw Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Plantain raw
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.71g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 937mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.