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

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What are the main differences between pineapple cake and plantain raw?

  • Pineapple cake is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, calcium, and iron, while plantain raw is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12746% higher.
  • Plantain raw has 80 times less sodium than pineapple cake. Pineapple cake has 319mg of sodium, while plantain raw has 4mg.

We used Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Plantains, raw 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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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 +3900%
Contains more IronIron +146.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +526.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.081mg

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +294130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +779.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~56µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 +169.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3170.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.4%
Contains more OtherOther +37.9%
Contains more WaterWater +102.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 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 +16131.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4656.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Plantain raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.052mg 12746%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 0.069g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.299mg 20%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 18.4mg 19%
Fats 12.1g 0.37g 18%
Manganese 0.35mg 15%
Sodium 319mg 4mg 14%
Selenium 9.4µg 1.5µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.194g 0.032g 13%
Saturated fat 2.915g 0.143g 13%
Calcium 120mg 3mg 12%
Potassium 112mg 499mg 11%
Iron 1.48mg 0.6mg 11%
Calories 319kcal 122kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.054mg 8%
Phosphorus 82mg 34mg 7%
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg 7%
Carbs 50.5g 31.89g 6%
Fiber 0.8g 2.3g 6%
Magnesium 13mg 37mg 6%
Protein 3.5g 1.3g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 0.686mg 3%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.14mg 2%
Choline 13.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Folate 26µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin A 62µg 56µg 1%
Copper 0.087mg 0.081mg 1%
Net carbs 49.7g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 15g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0.064mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pineapple 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.772g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. 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.