Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Yellow Plantains VS Frozen Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Yellow Plantains	4%	2%	94%
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%

Macro Nutrients

	Yellow Plantains	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	5.96% 173kcal	1.76% 51kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.51% 0.5g	0.67% 0.65g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0% 0g	0.21% 0.067g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	1.5% 0.024g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0% 0g	2.06% 0.35g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	34.8% 45.2g	8.6% 11g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	34.2% 25g	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	17% 12.2g	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	% 12.3g	% 0.57g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.26g	% 5.74g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	6.34% 2.4g	12.3% 4.68g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.3% 1.84g	1.97% 1.1g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Yellow Plantains	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	8.8% 79.4μg	112% 1006μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	7.32% 0.088mg	5.2% 0.062mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	8.3% 0.11mg	4.03% 0.052mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.95% 0.95mg	4.1% 0.66mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.5% 0.43mg	5.3% 0.27mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	26.4% 0.34mg	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	7.8% 31μg	3.54% 14μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	29% 26mg	3.94% 3.54mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0% 0mg	5.4% 0.81mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	34% 41μg	20.8% 25μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Yellow Plantains	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.43% 4.25mg	5.1% 51mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11.7% 0.1mg	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	9.75% 0.78mg	7.8% 0.62mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	12% 51mg	4.05% 17mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	8.87% 0.2mg	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	6.48% 45.4mg	6.7% 46.8mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	20.3% 690mg	9.8% 333mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.87% 2.13μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.38% 5.67mg	6.43% 96mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.45% 0.27mg	4.25% 0.47mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.5% 92g	3.45% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Yellow Plantains VS Frozen Carrots per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Yellow 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 Yellow Plantains vs Frozen Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Yellow Plantains have 1.4 times more Vitamin B1, 2.1 times more Vitamin B2, 1.4 times more Vitamin B3, 1.6 times more Vitamin B5, 2.5 times more Vitamin B6, 2.2 times more Vitamin B9, 7.4 times more Vitamin C and 1.6 times more Vitamin K than Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contain 12.7 times more Vitamin A and more Vitamin E than Raw Yellow Plantains.
• 5 ounces of Yellow Plantains have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
• Both Raw Yellow Plantains as well as Frozen Carrots, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Yellow Plantains vs Frozen Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Yellow Plantains have 1.3 times more Iron, 3 times more Magnesium, 2.1 times more Potassium and 2.1 times more Selenium than Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contain 12 times more Calcium, 17 times more Sodium, 1.7 times more Zinc and 1.4 times more Water than Raw Yellow Plantains.
• Both Yellow Plantains and Frozen Carrots contain similar levels of Copper, Manganese and Phosphorus per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Yellow Plantains lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Zinc
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Yellow Plantains have 3.4 times more Energy, 4 times more Carbohydrate, 3.7 times more Sugars, 27.9 times more Fructose and 1.7 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contain 1.9 times more Fiber than Raw Yellow Plantains.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• Both Raw Yellow Plantains as well as Frozen Carrots, Unprepared provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.