Plantain vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Plantain and Naranjilla different?
- Plantain is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Folate, while Naranjilla is higher in Vitamin K.
- Naranjilla covers your daily need of Vitamin K 12% more than Plantain.
- Plantain contains 9 times more Folate than Naranjilla. Plantain contains 26µg of Folate, while Naranjilla contains 3µg.
- Naranjilla is lower in Sugar.
Plantains, cooked and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened types were 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
+65.7%
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Magnesium
+190.9%
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Phosphorus
+133.3%
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Potassium
+132.5%
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Zinc
+30%
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Copper
+135.7%
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Selenium
+250%
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Calcium
+300%
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Sodium
-20%
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Iron
+65.7%
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Magnesium
+190.9%
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Phosphorus
+133.3%
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Potassium
+132.5%
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Zinc
+30%
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Copper
+135.7%
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Selenium
+250%
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Calcium
+300%
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-20%
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
+60%
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Vitamin C
+240.6%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+124.3%
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Folate
+766.7%
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Vitamin E
+476.9%
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Vitamin B3
+91.8%
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Vitamin K
+1985.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.22
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Vitamin A
+60%
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Vitamin C
+240.6%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+124.3%
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Folate
+766.7%
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Vitamin E
+476.9%
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Vitamin B3
+91.8%
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Vitamin K
+1985.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.22
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+79.5%
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Carbs
+428%
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+48.7%
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Fats
+22.2%
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Water
+38.3%
Protein:
0.79 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
31.15 g
Water:
67.3 g
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0.58 g
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0.44 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
5.9 g
Water:
93.05 g
Other:
0.39 g
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Protein
+79.5%
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+428%
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+48.7%
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Fats
+22.2%
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+38.3%
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 28.85g | 4.8g |
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| Protein | 0.79g | 0.44g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.22g |
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| Carbs | 31.15g | 5.9g |
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| Calories | 116kcal | 25kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.04g |
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| Sugar | 14g | 3.74g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.35mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 465mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.028mg |
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| Manganese | 0.067mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 909IU | 568IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 45µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 3.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 1.45mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.107mg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 14.6µg |
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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 |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naranjilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naranjilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naranjilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)