Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Boiled Green Plantains VS Canned Orange Juice

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Green Plantains	4%	1%	95%
Canned Orange Juice	6%	3%	91%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Green Plantains	Canned Orange Juice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	19% 549kcal	7.35% 213kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.37% 0.36g	0.7% 0.68g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.02% 0.33g	0.26% 0.082g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	7.37% 0.12g	2% 0.032g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.4% 0.24g	0.72% 0.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	102% 132g	38.4% 50g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	14% 10.2g	55% 39.7g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	2.2% 1.6g	15.2% 11g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 1.72g	% 10.3g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 6.9g	% 18.4g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	31% 11.8g	3.6% 1.36g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	8.83% 4.94g	5.5% 3.1g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Green Plantains	Canned Orange Juice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	4.54% 41μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	19% 0.23mg	14.7% 0.18mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	22.7% 0.29mg	7.33% 0.095mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	11% 1.77mg	5.7% 0.91mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	34.5% 1.72mg	16.3% 0.82mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	76.8% 1mg	11% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	54.4% 218μg	27.2% 109μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	46% 41.3mg	152% 137mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	6.05% 0.91mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	14.4% 17.2μg	0.38% 0.45μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Green Plantains	Canned Orange Juice	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.36% 13.6mg	4.54% 45.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	40.3% 0.36mg	11% 0.1mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	3.55% 142μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	17% 1.36mg	5.67% 0.45mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	30.2% 127mg	10.8% 45.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	21.5% 0.49mg	4.14% 0.095mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	15.6% 109mg	11% 77mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	38.6% 1311mg	24.5% 835mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	0.82% 0.45μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.6% 9.07mg	1.2% 18mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	5.77% 0.64mg	1.65% 0.18mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	8.47% 313g	10.8% 398g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Green Plantains VS Canned Orange Juice per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Boiled Green Plantains versus 1 lb of Canned Orange Juice to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Boiled Green Plantains vs Canned Orange Juice:

• 1 pound of Boiled Green Plantains has 1.3 times more Vitamin B1, 3.1 times more Vitamin B2, 1.9 times more Vitamin B3, 2.1 times more Vitamin B5, 7.1 times more Vitamin B6, 2 times more Vitamin B9 and 38 times more Vitamin K than Canned Orange Juice.
• While 1 lb of Unsweetened Canned Orange Juice contains 3.3 times more Vitamin C than Boiled Green Plantains.
• 1 pound of Canned Orange Juice have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin K

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Boiled Green Plantains vs Canned Orange Juice:

• 1 pound of Boiled Green Plantains has 3.6 times more Copper, 3 times more Iron, 2.8 times more Magnesium, 5.2 times more Manganese, 1.4 times more Phosphorus and 1.6 times more Potassium than Canned Orange Juice.
• While 1 lb of Unsweetened Canned Orange Juice contains 1.3 times more Water than Boiled Green Plantains.
• 1 pound of Canned Orange Juice lack sufficient amounts of Iron and Manganese
• Both Boiled Green Plantains as well as Unsweetened Canned Orange Juice lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Selenium and Zinc in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Boiled Green Plantains has 2.6 times more Energy, 2.6 times more Carbohydrate and 8.7 times more Fiber than Canned Orange Juice.
• While 1 lb of Unsweetened Canned Orange Juice contains 3.9 times more Sugars and 6.9 times more Fructose than Boiled Green Plantains.
• 1 pound of Canned Orange Juice provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Fiber
• Both Boiled Green Plantains as well as Unsweetened Canned Orange Juice provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in one pound.