Plantain vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Plantain and Acerola different?
- Plantain is higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Acerola is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1852% higher.
- Plantain contains 27 times more Vitamin B6 than Acerola. While Plantain contains 0.24mg of Vitamin B6, Acerola contains only 0.009mg.
Plantains, cooked and Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Iron
+190%
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Magnesium
+77.8%
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Phosphorus
+154.5%
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Potassium
+218.5%
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Sodium
-28.6%
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Zinc
+30%
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Selenium
+133.3%
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Calcium
+500%
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Copper
+30.3%
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Iron
+190%
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Magnesium
+77.8%
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Phosphorus
+154.5%
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Potassium
+218.5%
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Sodium
-28.6%
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Zinc
+30%
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Selenium
+133.3%
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Calcium
+500%
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Copper
+30.3%
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.
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Vitamin A
+18.5%
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Vitamin B1
+130%
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Vitamin B3
+89%
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Vitamin B6
+2566.7%
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Folate
+85.7%
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Vitamin C
+15290.8%
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Vitamin B2
+15.4%
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Vitamin B5
+32.6%
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Vitamin A
+18.5%
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Vitamin B1
+130%
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Vitamin B3
+89%
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Vitamin B6
+2566.7%
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Folate
+85.7%
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Vitamin C
+15290.8%
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Vitamin B2
+15.4%
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Vitamin B5
+32.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+97.5%
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Carbs
+305.1%
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Other
+190%
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Fats
+66.7%
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Water
+35.8%
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+97.5%
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+305.1%
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+190%
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+66.7%
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Water
+35.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+446.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+172.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.068
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Monounsaturated Fat
+446.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+172.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.068
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 28.85g | 6.59g |
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| Protein | 0.79g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 31.15g | 7.69g |
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| Calories | 116kcal | 32kcal |
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| Sugar | 14g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 465mg | 146mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 7mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 909IU | 767IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 45µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 1677.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.009mg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.022mg |
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| Leucine | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.068g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.082g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.09g |
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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
18%
475%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)