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Plantain vs. Pineapple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Plantain and Pineapple juice?

  • Plantain is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Pineapple juice is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Pineapple juice's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% more.
  • Pineapple juice contains 12 times less Fiber than Plantain. Plantain contains 2.3g of Fiber, while Pineapple juice contains 0.2g.
  • Pineapple juice has less Sugar.

We used Plantains, cooked and Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid 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 +87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +257.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Copper - 0.069
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 4% 12% 9% 4% 12% 1% 3% 24% 66% 1%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +257.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Copper - 0.069

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 +18080%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +301.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
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 1% 1% 0% 146% 15% 5% 4% 4% 24% 14% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +18080%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +301.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +119.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +142%
Contains more Other +107.1%
Contains more Water +28.3%
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 12.87 g
Water: 86.37 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +119.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +142%
Contains more Other +107.1%
Contains more Water +28.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.014
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
13% 22% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.014

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Pineapple juice Opinion
Net carbs 28.85g 12.67g Plantain
Protein 0.79g 0.36g Plantain
Fats 0.18g 0.12g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 12.87g Plantain
Calories 116kcal 53kcal Plantain
Fructose 3.81g Pineapple juice
Sugar 14g 9.98g Pineapple juice
Fiber 2.3g 0.2g Plantain
Calcium 2mg 13mg Pineapple juice
Iron 0.58mg 0.31mg Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 8mg Plantain
Potassium 465mg 130mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 2mg Pineapple juice
Zinc 0.13mg 0.11mg Plantain
Copper 0.066mg 0.069mg Pineapple juice
Manganese 0.504mg Pineapple juice
Selenium 1.4µg 0.1µg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 5IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 0µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.02mg Plantain
Vitamin C 10.9mg 43.8mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.058mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.021mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.199mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.056mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.1mg Plantain
Folate 26µg 18µg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.3µg Plantain
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 0.008g Pineapple juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.014g Plantain
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.042g Pineapple juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain Pineapple juice
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
18%
Pineapple juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
13%
Pineapple juice

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 - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice 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 ($)

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. Pineapple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168187/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.