Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Baobab Powder VS Boiled Green Plantains

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Baobab Powder	4%	1%	95%
Boiled Green Plantains	4%	1%	95%

Macro Nutrients

	Baobab Powder	Boiled Green Plantains	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	12.2% 354kcal	5.9% 172kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.69% 0.67g	0.12% 0.11g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.1% 0.35g	0.32% 0.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	8.7% 0.14g	2.3% 0.037g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0.43% 0.074g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	87% 113g	31.8% 41.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	4.4% 3.2g	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	8.37% 6.07g	0.68% 0.5g	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	% 6.6g	% 0.54g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 13g	% 2.15g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	166% 63g	9.7% 3.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	9.34% 5.23g	2.76% 1.55g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baobab Powder	Boiled Green Plantains	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.54% 0.043mg	5.9% 0.071mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	8.07% 0.1mg	7.1% 0.092mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	177% 28.3mg	3.46% 0.55mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	10.8% 0.54mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	263% 3.42mg	24% 0.31mg	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	15.2% 61μg	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	273% 246mg	14.3% 13mg	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	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	4.5% 5.4μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baobab Powder	Boiled Green Plantains	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	48.5% 485mg	0.43% 4.25mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	NA	12.6% 0.11mg	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	149% 12mg	5.3% 0.43mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	53.3% 224mg	9.45% 39.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	6.7% 0.15mg	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	9.5% 66.6mg	4.86% 34mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	91% 3103mg	12% 410mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.94% 14mg	0.19% 2.83mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	12% 1.3mg	1.8% 0.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.42% 15.5g	2.65% 98g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baobab Powder VS Boiled Green Plantains per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Baobab Powder versus 5 oz of Boiled Green Plantains to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Baobab Powder vs Boiled Green Plantains:

• 5 ounces of Baobab Powder have 51.2 times more Vitamin B3, 11 times more Vitamin B6 and 19 times more Vitamin C than Boiled Green Plantains.
• While 5 oz of Boiled Green Plantains contain 1.7 times more Vitamin B1 than Baobab Powder.
• Both Baobab Powder and Boiled Green Plantains provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B9 per five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Baobab Powder vs Boiled Green Plantains:

• 5 ounces of Baobab Powder have 114 times more Calcium, 28.1 times more Iron, 5.6 times more Magnesium, 2 times more Phosphorus, 7.6 times more Potassium and 6.6 times more Zinc than Boiled Green Plantains.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Green Plantains lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Zinc
• Both Baobab Powder as well as Boiled Green Plantains lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Baobab Powder have 2.1 times more Energy, 3.8 times more Omega 3, 2.7 times more Carbohydrate, 12.2 times more Fructose, 17.1 times more Fiber and 3.4 times more Protein than Boiled Green Plantains.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Green Plantains provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Protein