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Plantain vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Plantain and Cranberry?

  • Plantain is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, and Magnesium, while Cranberry is higher in Vitamin E , and Fiber.
  • Plantain's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 14% higher.
  • Cranberry has 26 times less Folate than Plantain. Plantain has 26µg of Folate, while Cranberry has 1µg.
  • Cranberry is lower in Sugar.

We used Plantains, cooked and Cranberries, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +152.2%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +481.3%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -60%
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 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Iron +152.2%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +481.3%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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 +1342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +648.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Contains more Folate +2500%
Contains more Vitamin E +915.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +614.3%
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 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +1342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +648.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Contains more Folate +2500%
Contains more Vitamin E +915.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +614.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.7%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +160.2%
Contains more Other +383.3%
Contains more Water +29.7%
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Protein +71.7%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +160.2%
Contains more Other +383.3%
Contains more Water +29.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 28.85g 8.37g Plantain
Protein 0.79g 0.46g Plantain
Fats 0.18g 0.13g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 11.97g Plantain
Calories 116kcal 46kcal Plantain
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 14g 4.27g Cranberry
Fiber 2.3g 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 2mg 8mg Cranberry
Iron 0.58mg 0.23mg Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 6mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 11mg Plantain
Potassium 465mg 80mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 2mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.13mg 0.09mg Plantain
Copper 0.066mg 0.056mg Plantain
Manganese 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 1.4µg 0.1µg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 63IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 3µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 10.9mg 14mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.012mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.02mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.101mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.295mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.057mg Plantain
Folate 26µg 1µg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg 5µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.003mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.036mg 0.053mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.037mg 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.01mg 0.003mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.036mg Cranberry
Valine 0.028mg 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.039mg 0.018mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.008g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.018g Cranberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.055g Cranberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Cranberry
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
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
8%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
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 ($)
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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.