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Plantain raw vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between plantain raw and paprika

  • Paprika is higher than plantain raw in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 963% more than plantain raw.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Plantains, raw and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +381.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +356.9%
Contains more IronIron +3423.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +780.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +2992.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +823.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +320%

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%
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1944.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4298.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +534.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1366.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +865.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +616.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11371.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +281.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +480.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +987.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3383.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.3%
Contains more OtherOther +567.2%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5196.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11155.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain raw Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 56µg 2463µg 267%
Iron 0.6mg 21.14mg 257%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 29.1mg 193%
Vitamin B6 0.299mg 2.141mg 142%
Fiber 2.3g 34.9g 130%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 1.23mg 90%
Copper 0.081mg 0.713mg 70%
Manganese 1.59mg 69%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 80.3µg 66%
Vitamin B3 0.686mg 10.06mg 59%
Potassium 499mg 2280mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 7.766g 51%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 2.51mg 45%
Phosphorus 34mg 314mg 40%
Zinc 0.14mg 4.33mg 38%
Magnesium 37mg 178mg 34%
Protein 1.3g 14.14g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.33mg 23%
Calcium 3mg 229mg 23%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 0.9mg 19%
Fats 0.37g 12.89g 19%
Saturated fat 0.143g 2.14g 9%
Selenium 1.5µg 6.3µg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Calories 122kcal 282kcal 8%
Choline 13.5mg 51.5mg 7%
Carbs 31.89g 53.99g 7%
Folate 22µg 49µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 1.695g 4%
Sodium 4mg 68mg 3%
Net carbs 29.59g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 15g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain raw Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Plantain raw
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.997g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.