Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant VS Fried Green Plantains

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant	2%	29%	69%
Fried Green Plantains	2%	34%	64%

Macro Nutrients

	Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant	Fried Green Plantains	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	37% 1070kcal	48.3% 1402kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	35% 34g	55.2% 53.6g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	25.7% 8.24g	52.3% 16.7g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	62% 0.99g	61% 0.98g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	54% 9.15g	62.6% 10.7g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	142% 185g	172% 223g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	136% 99g	22.7% 16.5g	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	30.4% 22g	4.13% 3g	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	% 22.5g	% 2.77g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 54g	% 10.7g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	38% 14.5g	41.8% 16g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	11.5% 6.44g	12% 6.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant	Fried Green Plantains	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	33.3% 299μg	30.2% 272μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	26.5% 0.32mg	17.8% 0.21mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.98% 0.091mg	35.6% 0.46mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	23.7% 3.8mg	23% 3.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	54.4% 2.72mg	35% 1.76mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	101% 1.3mg	92% 1.2mg	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	NA	17% 68μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	NA	17% 15.4mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	33.3% 5mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	120% 144μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant	Fried Green Plantains	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.72% 27.2mg	1.8% 18mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	58.5% 0.53mg	92% 0.83mg	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	35% 2.8mg	38% 3.04mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	48.6% 204mg	62.6% 263mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	55.2% 1.27mg	37% 0.85mg	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% 195mg	28.5% 200mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	67.6% 2300mg	64.3% 2186mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.3% 1.8μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.8% 27.2mg	0.6% 9.07mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	9.9% 1.1mg	9.5% 1.04mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	6% 222g	4.42% 164g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant VS Fried Green Plantains per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant versus 1 lb of Fried Green Plantains to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant vs Fried Green Plantains:

• 1 pound of Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant has 1.5 times more Vitamin B1 and 1.5 times more Vitamin B5 than Fried Green Plantains.
• While 1 lb of Fried Green Plantains contains 5.1 times more Vitamin B2 than Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant.
• Both Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant and Fried Green Plantains provide similar amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant vs Fried Green Plantains:

• 1 pound of Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant has 1.5 times more Manganese than Fried Green Plantains.
• While 1 lb of Fried Green Plantains contains 1.6 times more Copper and 1.3 times more Magnesium than Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant.
• Both Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant and Fried Green Plantains contain similar levels of Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc per one pound.
• Both Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant as well as Fried Green Plantains lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant has 6 times more Sugars and 7.4 times more Fructose than Fried Green Plantains.
• While 1 lb of Fried Green Plantains contains 1.3 times more Energy, 1.6 times more Fat and 2 times more Saturated Fat than Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant.
• Both Plantains, yellow, fried, Latino restaurant and Fried Green Plantains offer comparable quantities of Omega 3, Omega 6, Carbohydrate, Fiber and Protein per one pound.