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Clementine vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Clementine and Plantain

  • Clementine has more Vitamin C, while Plantain has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Clementine's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 42% higher.
  • Plantain contains 15 times less Calcium than Clementine. Clementine contains 30mg of Calcium, while Plantain contains 2mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Clementine is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Clementines, raw and Plantains, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.6% 41% 22% 22% 3.5% 12% 0.65% 0% 7.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.7%
Contains more IronIron +314.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 36% 55% 2.6% 0% 12% 12% 14% 14% 55% 0% 1.8% 20% 6.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +347.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~26µg
~equal in Choline ~12.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 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 WaterWater +28.6%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.2%
Contains more OtherOther +45%
~equal in Protein ~0.79g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clementine Plantain Opinion
Calories 47kcal 116kcal Plantain
Protein 0.85g 0.79g Clementine
Fats 0.15g 0.18g Plantain
Vitamin C 48.8mg 10.9mg Clementine
Net carbs 10.32g 28.85g Plantain
Carbs 12.02g 31.15g Plantain
Magnesium 10mg 32mg Plantain
Calcium 30mg 2mg Clementine
Potassium 177mg 465mg Plantain
Iron 0.14mg 0.58mg Plantain
Sugar 9.18g 14g Clementine
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g Plantain
Copper 0.043mg 0.066mg Plantain
Zinc 0.06mg 0.13mg Plantain
Phosphorus 21mg 28mg Plantain
Sodium 1mg 5mg Clementine
Vitamin A 909IU Plantain
Vitamin A 45µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.13mg Clementine
Manganese 0.023mg Clementine
Selenium 0.1µg 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.046mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.052mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.636mg 0.756mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.24mg Plantain
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Plantain
Folate 24µg 26µg Plantain
Choline 14mg 12.7mg Clementine
Saturated Fat 0.069g Clementine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Plantain
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 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
Fructose 1.64g Clementine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clementine Plantain
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Clementine
18%
Plantain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Clementine
13%
Plantain

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 Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.