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Plantain raw vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between plantain raw and chard raw

  • Plantain raw is richer in vitamin B6, yet chard raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chard raw is 691% higher.
  • Plantain raw contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than chard raw. Plantain raw contains 0.299mg of vitamin B6, while chard raw contains 0.099mg.
  • Plantain raw contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Plantains, raw and Chard, swiss, raw.

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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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +121%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.3%

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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
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 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +446.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +752.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.5%
Contains more WaterWater +41.9%
Contains more OtherOther +37.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.07g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain raw Chard raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.7µg 830µg 691%
Vitamin A 56µg 306µg 28%
Manganese 0.366mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.299mg 0.099mg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 1.8mg 15%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 30mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.89mg 12%
Copper 0.081mg 0.179mg 11%
Magnesium 37mg 81mg 10%
Sodium 4mg 213mg 9%
Carbs 31.89g 3.74g 9%
Calories 122kcal 19kcal 5%
Calcium 3mg 51mg 5%
Potassium 499mg 379mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.09mg 3%
Fiber 2.3g 1.6g 3%
Phosphorus 34mg 46mg 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.36mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.172mg 2%
Folate 22µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.686mg 0.4mg 2%
Choline 13.5mg 18mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.143g 0.03g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.04mg 1%
Protein 1.3g 1.8g 1%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.9µg 1%
Fats 0.37g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 29.59g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 15g 1.1g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0.07g 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.11mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.036mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain raw Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Plantain raw
185%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Plantain raw
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard raw
Chard raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/nutrients
  2. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.