Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Fried Green Plantains VS Almond paste

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Fried Green Plantains	2%	34%	64%
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%

Macro Nutrients

	Fried Green Plantains	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	48.3% 1402kcal	71.6% 2077kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	55.2% 53.6g	130% 126g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	52.3% 16.7g	37.3% 12g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	61% 0.98g	56.4% 0.9g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	62.6% 10.7g	149% 25.3g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	172% 223g	167% 217g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	22.7% 16.5g	227% 164g	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	4.13% 3g	NA	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	% 2.77g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 10.7g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	41.8% 16g	57.3% 21.8g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	12% 6.8g	73% 41g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Fried Green Plantains	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	30.2% 272μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	17.8% 0.21mg	31% 0.37mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	35.6% 0.46mg	144% 1.88mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	23% 3.7mg	40.3% 6.45mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	35% 1.76mg	10.3% 0.51mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	92% 1.2mg	12.6% 0.16mg	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	17% 68μg	82.8% 331μg	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	17% 15.4mg	0.5% 0.45mg	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	409% 61.4mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Fried Green Plantains	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.8% 18mg	78% 780mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	92% 0.83mg	229% 2.06mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	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	38% 3.04mg	91% 7.26mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	62.6% 263mg	140% 590mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	37% 0.85mg	169% 3.9mg	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	28.5% 200mg	167% 1170mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	64.3% 2186mg	42% 1424mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	34.6% 19μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.6% 9.07mg	2.72% 41mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	9.5% 1.04mg	61% 6.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.42% 164g	1.73% 64g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Fried Green Plantains VS Almond paste per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Fried Green Plantains versus 1 lb of Almond paste to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Fried Green Plantains vs Almond paste:

• 1 pound of Fried Green Plantains has more Vitamin A, 3.4 times more Vitamin B5, 7.3 times more Vitamin B6 and 34 times more Vitamin C than Almond paste.
• While 1 lb of Almond paste contains 1.7 times more Vitamin B1, 4.1 times more Vitamin B2, 1.7 times more Vitamin B3 and 4.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Fried Green Plantains.
• 1 pound of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Fried Green Plantains vs Almond paste:

• 1 pound of Fried Green Plantains has 1.5 times more Potassium than Almond paste.
• While 1 lb of Almond paste contains 43 times more Calcium, 2.5 times more Copper, 2.4 times more Iron, 2.2 times more Magnesium, 4.6 times more Manganese, 5.9 times more Phosphorus and 6.4 times more Zinc than Fried Green Plantains.
• 1 pound of Fried Green Plantains lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Fried Green Plantains has 1.4 times more Saturated Fat than Almond paste.
• While 1 lb of Almond paste contains 1.5 times more Energy, 2.3 times more Fat, 2.4 times more Omega 6, 10 times more Sugars, 1.4 times more Fiber and 6 times more Protein than Fried Green Plantains.
• Both Fried Green Plantains and Almond paste offer comparable quantities of Omega 3 and Carbohydrate per one pound.