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Plantain raw vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between plantain raw and shark raw

  • Plantain raw has more vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and fiber; however, shark raw has more selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 64% more.
  • Plantain raw has a higher glycemic index than shark raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Plantains, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +517.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2333.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +328.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +24.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1513.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1118.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1631.9%

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 Shark raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain raw Shark raw DV% diff.
Selenium 1.5µg 36.5µg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Protein 1.3g 20.98g 39%
Phosphorus 34mg 210mg 25%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 0mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.686mg 2.938mg 14%
Carbs 31.89g 0g 11%
Potassium 499mg 160mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.695mg 9%
Choline 13.5mg 65mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 1.195g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.299mg 0.4mg 8%
Fats 0.37g 4.51g 6%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1mg 6%
Copper 0.081mg 0.033mg 5%
Folate 22µg 3µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 1.808g 4%
Saturated fat 0.143g 0.925g 4%
Magnesium 37mg 49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Calcium 3mg 34mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 0.84mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Sodium 4mg 79mg 3%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin A 56µg 70µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.062mg 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.042mg 1%
Calories 122kcal 130kcal 0%
Net carbs 29.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 15g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain raw Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Plantain raw
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Plantain raw
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.782g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.