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Plantain vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Plantain and Sapodilla

  • Plantain has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Sapodilla has more Fiber.
  • Plantain's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 16% higher.
  • Sapodilla contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Plantain. Plantain contains 0.756mg of Vitamin B3, while Sapodilla contains 0.2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked and Sapodilla, 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 Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
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 7% 30% 9% 6% 18% 2% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Copper +30.3%

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 +1415%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.6%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +34.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.252
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% 0% 0% 49% 0% 5% 4% 16% 9% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1415%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.6%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +34.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.252

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +56.1%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Fats +511.1%
Contains more Water +15.9%
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +56.1%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Fats +511.1%
Contains more Water +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3373.3%
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
27% 72%
Saturated Fat: 0.194 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3373.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Sapodilla Opinion
Net carbs 28.85g 14.66g Plantain
Protein 0.79g 0.44g Plantain
Fats 0.18g 1.1g Sapodilla
Carbs 31.15g 19.96g Plantain
Calories 116kcal 83kcal Plantain
Sugar 14g Sapodilla
Fiber 2.3g 5.3g Sapodilla
Calcium 2mg 21mg Sapodilla
Iron 0.58mg 0.8mg Sapodilla
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 12mg Plantain
Potassium 465mg 193mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 12mg Plantain
Zinc 0.13mg 0.1mg Plantain
Copper 0.066mg 0.086mg Sapodilla
Selenium 1.4µg 0.6µg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 60IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 3µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg Plantain
Vitamin C 10.9mg 14.7mg Sapodilla
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.02mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.2mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.252mg Sapodilla
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.037mg Plantain
Folate 26µg 14µg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg 0.012mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.015mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg 0.024mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg 0.039mg Sapodilla
Methionine 0.01mg 0.003mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.013mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg 0.016mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg 0.016mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.194g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.521g Sapodilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.011g Plantain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Plantain Sapodilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
8%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (37)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.