Blueberry vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are blueberries and plantains different?
- Blueberries are richer in vitamin K, while plantains are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium.
- Blueberries cover your daily need for vitamin K, 15% more than plantains.
- Blueberries have a higher glycemic index (53) than plantains (37).
Blueberries, raw and Plantains, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +503.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1300% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +338.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2657.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +361.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +111.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.2% |
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Protein
~0.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +213.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +342.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 0.7µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.336mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052mg | 0.24mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 465mg | 11% |
| Fructose | 4.97g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 14.49g | 31.15g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 45µg | 5% |
| Folate | 6µg | 26µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Calories | 57kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.124mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.418mg | 0.756mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.4µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.146g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 12.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 10.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.74g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 28.85g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.96g | 14g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 2.3g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.044mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.013mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.031mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
11%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)