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Plantain vs. Crabapple (Malus) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Plantain and Crabapple (Malus)

  • Plantain is higher than Crabapple (Malus) in Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Plantain contains 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Crabapple (Malus). While Plantain contains 0.756mg of Vitamin B3, Crabapple (Malus) contains only 0.1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Plantains, cooked and Crabapples, raw.

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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 +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +139.7%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Copper - 0.067
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 6% 14% 5% 7% 18% 1% 0% 23% 15% 0%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +139.7%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Copper - 0.067

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 +2172.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +656%
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% 0% 0% 27% 8% 5% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2172.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +656%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.5%
Contains more Carbs +56.1%
Contains more Other +41.5%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +17.3%
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
20% 79%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.95 g
Water: 78.94 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Protein +97.5%
Contains more Carbs +56.1%
Contains more Other +41.5%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +17.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
32% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Plantain Crabapple (Malus)
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Crabapple (Malus) Opinion
Net carbs 28.85g 19.95g Plantain
Protein 0.79g 0.4g Plantain
Fats 0.18g 0.3g Crabapple (Malus)
Carbs 31.15g 19.95g Plantain
Calories 116kcal 76kcal Plantain
Sugar 14g Crabapple (Malus)
Fiber 2.3g Plantain
Calcium 2mg 18mg Crabapple (Malus)
Iron 0.58mg 0.36mg Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 7mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 15mg Plantain
Potassium 465mg 194mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 1mg Crabapple (Malus)
Zinc 0.13mg Plantain
Copper 0.066mg 0.067mg Crabapple (Malus)
Manganese 0.115mg Crabapple (Malus)
Selenium 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 40IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 2µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg Plantain
Vitamin C 10.9mg 8mg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.03mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.02mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.1mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.24mg Plantain
Folate 26µg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.004mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg 0.014mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.016mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg 0.025mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg 0.025mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg 0.004mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.011mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg 0.019mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg 0.006mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.048g Crabapple (Malus)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.012g Plantain
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.088g Crabapple (Malus)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Crabapple (Malus)
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
4%
Crabapple (Malus)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
8%
Crabapple (Malus)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) 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 ($)

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. Crabapple (Malus) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171721/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.