Pasta vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pasta and plantain raw
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B12, while plantain raw has more vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Plantain raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 22% higher.
- Plantain raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of plantain raw is 37, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.
The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1979.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +301.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +779.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +296.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +274.2% |
~equal in
Water
~65.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
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 | +287.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +521.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.143g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.299mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18.4mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 499mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.052mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Folate | 64µg | 22µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Protein | 5.15g | 1.3g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.054mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 34mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.686mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.069g | 2% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 31.89g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.37g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 122kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.143g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
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.