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Plantain vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Plantain and Mandarin orange?

  • Plantain is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron, while Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 18% higher.
  • Mandarin orange has 4 times less Iron than Plantain. Plantain has 0.58mg of Iron, while Mandarin orange has 0.15mg.
  • Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar.

We used Plantains, cooked and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
Plantain
Plantain
7
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Iron +286.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +180.1%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Plantain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 23% 12% 42% 1% 4% 22% 0% 8%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +286.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +180.1%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
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.
Plantain
Plantain
7
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin A +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.216
Plantain
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.216

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plantain
Plantain
2
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Carbs +133.5%
Contains more Other +56.8%
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Equal in Protein - 0.81
Plantain
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Carbs +133.5%
Contains more Other +56.8%
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Equal in Protein - 0.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plantain
Plantain
0
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97%
Plantain
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 28.85g 11.54g Plantain
Protein 0.79g 0.81g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.18g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 31.15g 13.34g Plantain
Calories 116kcal 53kcal Plantain
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 14g 10.58g Mandarin orange
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g Plantain
Calcium 2mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.58mg 0.15mg Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 20mg Plantain
Potassium 465mg 166mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.13mg 0.07mg Plantain
Copper 0.066mg 0.042mg Plantain
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 1.4µg 0.1µg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 681IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 34µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 10.9mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.036mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.376mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.216mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.078mg Plantain
Folate 26µg 16µg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg Plantain
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.002mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg 0.016mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.017mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg 0.028mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg 0.032mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg 0.002mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.018mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg 0.021mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg 0.011mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain Mandarin orange
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%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
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. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/nutrients
  2. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.