Plantains vs Sugars
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Plantains, overripe, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Plantains —
Sugars 385
Protein (g)
Plantains 1.17
Sugars 0
Carbs (g)
Plantains 29.2
Sugars 99.6
Fat (g)
Plantains 0.990
Sugars 0.320
Fiber (g)
Plantains 1.79
Sugars —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Plantains, overripe, raw — 1.17g vs 0g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Plantains, overripe, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Plantains | Sugars | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | — | 385 kcal | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 67.7 g | 0.020 g | +338450% |
| Protein | 1.17 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.990 g | 0.320 g | +209% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 29.2 g | 99.6 g | -71% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.79 g | — | |
| Sugars, Total | 19.2 g | 99.8 g | -81% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 19.1 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.102 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.196 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.90 mg | 1.00 mg | +290% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.315 mg | 0.050 mg | +530% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 31.7 mg | 0.300 mg | +10477% |
| Phosphorus, P | 28.9 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 408 mg | 2.00 mg | +20310% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 1.00 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.149 mg | 0.010 mg | +1392% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.103 mg | 0.007 mg | +1369% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.211 mg | 0.004 mg | +5177% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 130 kcal | 401 kcal | -67% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 117 kcal | 385 kcal | -70% |
| Energy | — | 1610 kj | |
| Nitrogen | 0.187 g | 0 g | |
| Ash | 0.942 g | 0.070 g | +1245% |
| Sucrose | 0 g | 99.8 g | -100% |
| Glucose | 9.55 g | 0 g | |
| Fructose | 9.56 g | 0 g | |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Maltose | 0.053 g | 0 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0.030 g | |
| Starch | 7.44 g | — | |
| Resistant starch | 7.00 g | — | |
| Iodine | |||
| Iodine mcg/100gB | — | 0 mcg | |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | — | 1.45 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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