Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Pitanga VS Yellow Plantains

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Pitanga	9%	10%	81%
Yellow Plantains	4%	2%	94%

Macro Nutrients

	Pitanga	Yellow Plantains	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.26% 65.5kcal	8.35% 242kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.82% 0.79g	0.72% 0.69g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	0% 0g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0% 0g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	11.4% 15g	48.7% 63.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	48% 34.7g	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	NA	23.6% 17g	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	NA	% 17.2g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.36g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	8.88% 3.37g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.83% 1.6g	4.6% 2.58g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Pitanga	Yellow Plantains	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	16.5% 149μg	12.3% 111μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.96% 0.06mg	10.3% 0.12mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.1% 0.079mg	11.6% 0.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.72% 0.6mg	8.33% 1.33mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	12% 0.6mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	NA	37% 0.48mg	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	11% 43.7μg	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	58% 52mg	40.6% 36.5mg	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	0% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	47.6% 57μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Pitanga	Yellow Plantains	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.8% 18mg	0.6% 5.95mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	NA	16.3% 0.15mg	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	4.96% 0.4mg	13.6% 1.1mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	5.67% 24mg	17% 71.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	12.4% 0.29mg	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	3.1% 22mg	9.07% 63.5mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6% 204mg	28.4% 966mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	5.4% 2.98μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.4% 5.95mg	0.53% 7.94mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	NA	3.43% 0.38mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.87% 180g	3.5% 129g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Pitanga vs Yellow Plantains:

• Raw Pitanga has 1.3 times more Vitamin A and 1.4 times more Vitamin C than Raw Yellow Plantains.
• While Raw Yellow Plantains contain 2.1 times more Vitamin B1, 1.9 times more Vitamin B2 and 2.2 times more Vitamin B3 than Raw Pitanga.
• Both Raw Pitanga as well as Raw Yellow Plantains have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in 7 oz.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Pitanga vs Yellow Plantains:

• Raw Pitanga has 1.4 times more Water than Raw Yellow Plantains.
• While Raw Yellow Plantains contain 2.8 times more Iron, 3 times more Magnesium, 2.9 times more Phosphorus and 4.7 times more Potassium than Raw Pitanga.
• Both Raw Pitanga as well as Raw Yellow Plantains have insufficient amounts of Calcium in 7 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• Raw Yellow Plantains contain 3.7 times more Energy, 4.3 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Protein than Raw Pitanga.
• Both Raw Pitanga as well as Raw Yellow Plantains have insufficient amounts of Fat, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 7 oz.