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Plantain raw vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between plantain raw and sugar substitute?

  • Plantain raw is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, copper, magnesium, fiber, and iron, while sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 88% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 20 times less vitamin B6 than plantain raw. Plantain raw has 0.299mg of vitamin B6, while sugar substitute has 0.015mg.
  • Sugar substitute is lower in sugar.

We used Plantains, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1179.5%
Contains more IronIron +275%
Contains more CopperCopper +1057.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +325%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29200%

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1893.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +614.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.8%
Contains more OtherOther +247.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain raw Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 3mg 879mg 88%
Sodium 4mg 572mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.299mg 0.015mg 22%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 20%
Carbs 31.89g 84.77g 18%
Potassium 499mg 39mg 14%
Calories 122kcal 347kcal 11%
Copper 0.081mg 0.007mg 8%
Fiber 2.3g 0.6g 7%
Magnesium 37mg 6mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin A 56µg 6%
Folate 22µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.686mg 4%
Phosphorus 34mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.015mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.015mg 3%
Selenium 1.5µg 3%
Protein 1.3g 2.06g 2%
Choline 13.5mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Fats 0.37g 0g 1%
Saturated fat 0.143g 1%
Net carbs 29.59g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 15g 4.03g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain raw Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Plantain raw
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.