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Plantain vs. Chokecherries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Plantain and Chokecherries?

  • Plantain is higher in Vitamin C, however, Chokecherries are richer in Fiber, and Vitamin K.
  • Chokecherries' daily need coverage for Fiber is 59% more.
  • Chokecherries contain 16 times less Vitamin C than Plantain. Plantain contains 10.9mg of Vitamin C, while Chokecherries contain 0.7mg.

We used Plantains, cooked and Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock) types 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.
Contains more Iron +45%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +21.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.068
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 23% 12% 42% 1% 4% 22% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 15% 15% 20% 28% 1% 6% 23% 26% 10%
Contains more Iron +45%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +21.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.068

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2014%
Contains more Vitamin C +1457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin E +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4085.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 0% 3% 8% 14% 13% 20% 45% 8% 0% 74%
Contains more Vitamin A +2014%
Contains more Vitamin C +1457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin E +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4085.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +265.8%
Contains more Fats +444.4%
Contains more Other +29.3%
Equal in Carbs - 33.88
Equal in Water - 61.5
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +265.8%
Contains more Fats +444.4%
Contains more Other +29.3%
Equal in Carbs - 33.88
Equal in Water - 61.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Chokecherries Opinion
Net carbs 28.85g 16.88g Plantain
Protein 0.79g 2.89g Chokecherries
Fats 0.18g 0.98g Chokecherries
Carbs 31.15g 33.88g Chokecherries
Calories 116kcal 156kcal Chokecherries
Starch 0.87g Chokecherries
Fructose 5.38g Chokecherries
Sugar 14g 14.22g Plantain
Fiber 2.3g 17g Chokecherries
Calcium 2mg 40mg Chokecherries
Iron 0.58mg 0.4mg Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 45mg Chokecherries
Potassium 465mg 309mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 2mg Chokecherries
Zinc 0.13mg 0.19mg Chokecherries
Copper 0.066mg 0.068mg Chokecherries
Manganese 0.192mg Chokecherries
Selenium 1.4µg 1.7µg Chokecherries
Vitamin A 909IU 43IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 2µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.75mg Chokecherries
Vitamin C 10.9mg 0.7mg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.029mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.058mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.672mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.33mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.193mg Plantain
Folate 26µg 10µg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg 29.3µg Chokecherries
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 0.069g Chokecherries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Plantain
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g Plantain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Chokecherries
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
18%
Plantain
17%
Chokecherries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
15%
Chokecherries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/nutrients
  2. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.