Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Fried Green Plantains VS Frozen Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Fried Green Plantains	2%	34%	64%
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%

Macro Nutrients

	Fried Green Plantains	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	15% 438kcal	1.76% 51kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	17.3% 16.7g	0.67% 0.65g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	16.3% 5.23g	0.21% 0.067g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	19% 0.3g	1.5% 0.024g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	19.6% 3.33g	2.06% 0.35g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	53.6% 69.7g	8.6% 11g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	7.1% 5.15g	9.3% 6.75g	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	1.3% 0.94g	0.61% 0.44g	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	% 0.86g	% 0.57g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 3.35g	% 5.74g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	13% 4.96g	12.3% 4.68g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.8% 2.13g	1.97% 1.1g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Fried Green Plantains	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	9.45% 85μg	112% 1006μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.55% 0.067mg	5.2% 0.062mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11% 0.14mg	4.03% 0.052mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7.25% 1.16mg	4.1% 0.66mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11% 0.55mg	5.3% 0.27mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	28.8% 0.37mg	10.4% 0.13mg	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	5.3% 21.3μg	3.54% 14μg	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	5.35% 4.8mg	3.94% 3.54mg	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	5.4% 0.81mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	20.8% 25μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Fried Green Plantains	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.57% 5.67mg	5.1% 51mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	29% 0.26mg	11.7% 0.1mg	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	12% 0.95mg	7.8% 0.62mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	19.6% 82.2mg	4.05% 17mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	11.6% 0.27mg	10.5% 0.24mg	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	8.9% 62.4mg	6.7% 46.8mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	20% 683mg	9.8% 333mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.19% 2.83mg	6.43% 96mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.96% 0.33mg	4.25% 0.47mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.4% 51g	3.45% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Fried Green Plantains VS Frozen Carrots per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Fried Green Plantains vs Frozen Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Fried Green Plantains have 2.8 times more Vitamin B2, 1.8 times more Vitamin B3, 2.1 times more Vitamin B5, 2.8 times more Vitamin B6, 1.5 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.4 times more Vitamin C than Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contain 11.8 times more Vitamin A than Fried Green Plantains.
• Both Fried Green Plantains and Frozen Carrots provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Fried Green Plantains vs Frozen Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Fried Green Plantains have 2.5 times more Copper, 1.5 times more Iron, 4.8 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Phosphorus and 2.1 times more Potassium than Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contain 9 times more Calcium, 34 times more Sodium, 1.4 times more Zinc and 2.5 times more Water than Fried Green Plantains.
• Both Fried Green Plantains and Frozen Carrots contain similar levels of Manganese per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Fried Green Plantains lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Fried Green Plantains have 8.6 times more Energy, 25.7 times more Fat, 78.5 times more Saturated Fat, 12.6 times more Omega 3, 9.5 times more Omega 6, 6.2 times more Carbohydrate and 1.9 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contain 1.3 times more Sugars than Fried Green Plantains.
• Both Fried Green Plantains and Frozen Carrots offer comparable quantities of Fiber per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein