Food vs food · USDA FNDDS 2021–2023
Banana vs plantain
Comparing usual servings (banana: 1 banana, 126 g; plantain: 1 whole, 180 g), USDA’s figures are higher for banana in 14 of the 65 nutrients it reports, and for plantain in 28. The widest gaps against the Daily Value: more vitamin K (51.8 µg vs 0.13 µg), vitamin C and vitamin A in plantain. Energy: 122 kcal for banana, 220 kcal for plantain. Per 100 g, the figures are higher for banana in 16 and for plantain in 26.
Every nutrient, side by side
Banana, raw
Serving size 1 banana · 126 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 122 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.93 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 28.6 g | |
| Fat | 0.35 g | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 95.3 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 0.14 g (more) | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04 g (more) | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09 g (more) | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 0.13 g (more) | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | 0.01 g (more) | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 0.03 g (more) | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 0.06 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0.03 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 2.14 g | 8% |
| Sugars | 19.9 g | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 1.26 µg | <1% |
| Retinol | 0 µg | |
| Beta-carotene | 10.1 µg | |
| Alpha-carotene | 8.82 µg | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 27.7 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 15.1 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg (more) | 1% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.13 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27 mg | 16% |
| Folate | 18.9 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 18.9 µg | 5% |
| Folate, food | 18.9 µg | |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 12.3 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 6.3 mg (more) | <1% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 35.3 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 27.7 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 411 mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in one serving. A check marks the food with more.
Plantain, raw
Serving size 1 whole · 180 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 220 kcal (more) | |
| Protein | 2.34 g (more) | |
| Carbohydrates | 57.4 g (more) | |
| Fat | 0.63 g (more) | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 117 g (more) | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 3.06 g (more) | 11% |
| Sugars | 31.5 g (more) | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 101 µg (more) | 11% |
| Retinol | 0 µg | |
| Beta-carotene | 823 µg (more) | |
| Alpha-carotene | 788 µg (more) | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 54 µg (more) | |
| Vitamin C | 33.1 mg (more) | 37% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 51.8 µg (more) | 43% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.11 mg (more) | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg (more) | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.21 mg (more) | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg (more) | 26% |
| Folate | 39.6 µg (more) | |
| Folate, DFE | 39.6 µg (more) | 10% |
| Folate, food | 39.6 µg (more) | |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 24.3 mg (more) | 4% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 5.4 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.99 mg (more) | 6% |
| Magnesium | 64.8 mg (more) | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 57.6 mg (more) | 5% |
| Potassium | 877 mg (more) | 19% |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg (more) | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.34 mg (more) | 3% |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 2.7 µg (more) | 5% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in one serving. A check marks the food with more.
Banana, raw
Serving size 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 97 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.74 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 22.7 g | |
| Fat | 0.28 g | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 75.6 g (more) | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 0.11 g (more) | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g (more) | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.07 g (more) | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 0.1 g (more) | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | <0.01 g (more) | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 0.02 g (more) | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 0.05 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0.03 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 15.8 g | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | <1% |
| Retinol | 0 µg | |
| Beta-carotene | 8 µg | |
| Alpha-carotene | 7 µg | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg (more) | 1% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate | 15 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 15 µg | 4% |
| Folate, food | 15 µg | |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 9.8 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 5 mg (more) | <1% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 22 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 326 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg (more) | 11% |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in 100 g. A check marks the food with more.
Plantain, raw
Serving size 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 122 kcal (more) | |
| Protein | 1.3 g (more) | |
| Carbohydrates | 31.9 g (more) | |
| Fat | 0.35 g (more) | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 65.2 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 17.5 g (more) | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 56 µg (more) | 6% |
| Retinol | 0 µg | |
| Beta-carotene | 457 µg (more) | |
| Alpha-carotene | 438 µg (more) | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 µg (more) | |
| Vitamin C | 18.4 mg (more) | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 28.8 µg (more) | 24% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg (more) | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg (more) | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.67 mg (more) | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg (more) | 14% |
| Folate | 22 µg (more) | |
| Folate, DFE | 22 µg (more) | 6% |
| Folate, food | 22 µg (more) | |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 13.5 mg (more) | 2% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 3 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.55 mg (more) | 3% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg (more) | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 32 mg (more) | 3% |
| Potassium | 487 mg (more) | 10% |
| Sodium | 4 mg (more) | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.19 mg (more) | 2% |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg (more) | 3% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in 100 g. A check marks the food with more.
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