Broccoli vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between broccoli and plantain raw?
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B5, yet plantain raw is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 84% more.
- Broccoli has 16 times more calcium than plantain raw. While broccoli has 47mg of calcium, plantain raw has only 3mg.
We used Broccoli, raw and Plantains, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +1466.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +384.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14414.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +380.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 0.7µg | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 18.4mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.299mg | 10% |
| Folate | 63µg | 22µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 31.89g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.054mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 499mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 122kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 56µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 13.5mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 15g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.143g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs 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
59%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)