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Plantain raw vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Plantain raw and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Plantain raw has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B5 than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Plantain raw is 23% higher.
  • Plantain raw has less Saturated Fat.

Plantains, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3300%
Contains more Potassium +16533.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3300%
Contains more Potassium +16533.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%

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 +1027%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1027%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4233.3%
Contains more Water +1246%
Contains more Other +404.3%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Carbs +187.1%
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +4233.3%
Contains more Water +1246%
Contains more Other +404.3%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Carbs +187.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2518.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.4%
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2518.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.4%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain raw Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 29.59g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 1.3g 0.03g Plantain raw
Fats 0.37g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 31.89g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 122kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 15g 68.48g Plantain raw
Fiber 2.3g 0g Plantain raw
Calcium 3mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0.6mg 0.01mg Plantain raw
Magnesium 37mg 0mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 34mg 1mg Plantain raw
Potassium 499mg 3mg Plantain raw
Sodium 4mg 52mg Plantain raw
Zinc 0.14mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Copper 0.081mg 0mg Plantain raw
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg Plantain raw
Vitamin A 1127IU 100IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 27µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.09mg Plantain raw
Vitamin C 18.4mg 0mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.028mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.012mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B3 0.686mg 0.002mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.004mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B6 0.299mg 0mg Plantain raw
Folate 22µg 0µg Plantain raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.3µg Plantain raw
Tryptophan 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.034mg Plantain raw
Isoleucine 0.036mg Plantain raw
Leucine 0.059mg Plantain raw
Lysine 0.06mg Plantain raw
Methionine 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.046mg Plantain raw
Histidine 0.064mg Plantain raw
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Plantain raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.143g 2.049g Plantain raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain raw Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Plantain raw
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.