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Cherry vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cherry and Plantain

  • Cherry contains less Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium than Plantain.
  • Plantain's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 15% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Cherry is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cherries, sour, red, raw and Plantains, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +57.6%
Contains more Iron +81.3%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +168.8%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 23% 12% 42% 1% 4% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +57.6%
Contains more Iron +81.3%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +168.8%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cherry
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Contains more Vitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +445.5%
Contains more Folate +225%
Equal in Vitamin C - 10.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 3% 0% 37% 12% 12% 15% 14% 56% 20% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +445.5%
Contains more Folate +225%
Equal in Vitamin C - 10.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Carbs +155.7%
Contains more Other +48.7%
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Carbs +155.7%
Contains more Other +48.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +446.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.069
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +446.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.069

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cherry Plantain
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Plantain Opinion
Net carbs 10.58g 28.85g Plantain
Protein 1g 0.79g Cherry
Fats 0.3g 0.18g Cherry
Carbs 12.18g 31.15g Plantain
Calories 50kcal 116kcal Plantain
Fructose 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g 14g Cherry
Fiber 1.6g 2.3g Plantain
Calcium 16mg 2mg Cherry
Iron 0.32mg 0.58mg Plantain
Magnesium 9mg 32mg Plantain
Phosphorus 15mg 28mg Plantain
Potassium 173mg 465mg Plantain
Sodium 3mg 5mg Cherry
Zinc 0.1mg 0.13mg Plantain
Copper 0.104mg 0.066mg Cherry
Manganese 0.112mg Cherry
Selenium 0µg 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin A 1283IU 909IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 45µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.13mg Plantain
Vitamin C 10mg 10.9mg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.046mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.052mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.756mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.24mg Plantain
Folate 8µg 26µg Plantain
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.7µg Cherry
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.069g Cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.015g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.033g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cherry Plantain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Cherry
18%
Plantain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
13%
Plantain

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/nutrients
  2. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.