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Marble cake vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between marble cake and plantain raw

  • Marble cake is richer in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and calcium, yet plantain raw is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for marble cake is 34% higher.
  • Marble cake contains 130 times more sodium than plantain raw. Marble cake contains 519mg of sodium, while plantain raw contains 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Plantains, 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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2433.3%
Contains more IronIron +170%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +708.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +305.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1096%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3062.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.3%
Contains more OtherOther +98.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2005.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14743.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5376.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marble cake Plantain raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Plantain raw DV% diff.
Phosphorus 275mg 34mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.069g 25%
Sodium 519mg 4mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.299mg 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg 20%
Fats 11.7g 0.37g 17%
Carbs 79.5g 31.89g 16%
Calories 416kcal 122kcal 15%
Iron 1.62mg 0.6mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 0.032g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.052mg 11%
Potassium 123mg 499mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.45g 0.143g 10%
Calcium 76mg 3mg 7%
Copper 0.135mg 0.081mg 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 56µg 6%
Manganese 0.139mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.054mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.14mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 0.686mg 5%
Folate 36µg 22µg 4%
Protein 3.4g 1.3g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.26mg 3%
Choline 4.5mg 13.5mg 2%
Fiber 2.9g 2.3g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.7µg 2%
Selenium 2.6µg 1.5µg 2%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.14mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 76.6g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 35.71g 15g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Marble cake Plantain 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
13%
Marble cake
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.