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Figs vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Figs and Plantain?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium in Plantain is higher than in Figs.
  • Plantain contains 18 times less Calcium than Figs. Figs contain 35mg of Calcium, while Plantain contains 2mg.
  • Plantain has less Sugar.

We used Figs, raw and Plantains, cooked 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.
Figs
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 +1650%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.4%
Contains more IronIron +56.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg

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.
Figs
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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 6.7% 8.5% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +445%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +540.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +170.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.052mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.4%
~equal in Protein ~0.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +336.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Plantain Opinion
Calories 74kcal 116kcal Plantain
Protein 0.75g 0.79g Plantain
Fats 0.3g 0.18g Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 10.9mg Plantain
Net carbs 16.28g 28.85g Plantain
Carbs 19.18g 31.15g Plantain
Magnesium 17mg 32mg Plantain
Calcium 35mg 2mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 465mg Plantain
Iron 0.37mg 0.58mg Plantain
Sugar 16.26g 14g Plantain
Fiber 2.9g 2.3g Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.066mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.13mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 28mg Plantain
Sodium 1mg 5mg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 909IU Plantain
Vitamin A 7µg 45µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.13mg Plantain
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.046mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.052mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.756mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.233mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.24mg Plantain
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.7µg Figs
Folate 6µg 26µg Plantain
Choline 4.7mg 12.7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.069g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.015g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.033g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.009mg Plantain
Threonine 0.024mg 0.021mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.022mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg 0.036mg Plantain
Lysine 0.03mg 0.037mg Plantain
Methionine 0.006mg 0.01mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.027mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg 0.028mg
Histidine 0.011mg 0.039mg Plantain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
18%
Plantain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
13%
Plantain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.