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Plantain raw vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between plantain raw and sockeye salmon

  • Plantain raw has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 186% more than plantain raw.
  • The glycemic index of plantain raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Plantains, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains more IronIron +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +292.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +797.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2266.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +734.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~58µg

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +87.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1936.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1405.4%
~equal in Water ~67.33g

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5725%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1823.2%

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 Sockeye salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain raw Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Selenium 1.5µg 35.5µg 62%
Vitamin B3 0.686mg 10.123mg 59%
Protein 1.3g 26.48g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.299mg 0.827mg 41%
Phosphorus 34mg 305mg 39%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 0mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 1.274mg 20%
Choline 13.5mg 112.6mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.246mg 15%
Carbs 31.89g 0g 11%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.157mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 1.327g 8%
Fats 0.37g 5.57g 8%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.99mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 1.864g 5%
Folate 22µg 7µg 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.55mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.143g 0.969g 4%
Sodium 4mg 92mg 4%
Calories 122kcal 156kcal 2%
Potassium 499mg 436mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Copper 0.081mg 0.076mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.52mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 29.59g 0g N/A
Magnesium 37mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 15g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 56µg 58µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain raw Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Plantain raw
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.