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Prunes vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Prunes and Plantain different?

  • Prunes is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Plantain is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Prunes is 49% higher.
  • Prunes contains 22 times more Calcium than Plantain. While Prunes contains 43mg of Calcium, Plantain contains only 2mg.

Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Plantains, cooked are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +2050%
Contains more Iron +60.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Copper +325.8%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 23% 12% 42% 1% 4% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +2050%
Contains more Iron +60.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Copper +325.8%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%

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.
Prunes
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Contains more Vitamin E +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +8400%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Folate +550%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.046
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +8400%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Folate +550%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +175.9%
Contains more Fats +111.1%
Contains more Carbs +105.1%
Contains more Other +355.2%
Contains more Water +117.7%
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +175.9%
Contains more Fats +111.1%
Contains more Carbs +105.1%
Contains more Other +355.2%
Contains more Water +117.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.6%
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Plantain Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 28.85g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 0.79g Prunes
Fats 0.38g 0.18g Prunes
Carbs 63.88g 31.15g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 116kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 14g Plantain
Fiber 7.1g 2.3g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 2mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 0.58mg Prunes
Magnesium 41mg 32mg Prunes
Phosphorus 69mg 28mg Prunes
Potassium 732mg 465mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 5mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 0.13mg Prunes
Copper 0.281mg 0.066mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg Prunes
Selenium 0.3µg 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin A 781IU 909IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 45µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.13mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 10.9mg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.046mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.052mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.756mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.233mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.24mg Plantain
Folate 4µg 26µg Plantain
Vitamin K 59.5µg 0.7µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.009mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg 0.021mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.022mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg 0.036mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg 0.037mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg 0.01mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.027mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg 0.028mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg 0.039mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.088g 0.069g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.015g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.033g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes Plantain
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
31%
Prunes
18%
Plantain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
13%
Plantain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients
  2. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/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.