Plantain raw vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are plantain raw and chestnut different?
- Plantain raw is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B6, while chestnut is higher in copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Chestnut covers your daily need for copper, 43% more than plantain raw.
- Plantain raw contains 66 times more vitamin A than chestnut. Plantain raw contains 1127IU of vitamin A, while chestnut contains 17IU.
- Chestnut has a higher glycemic index (54) than plantain raw (37).
Plantains, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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 less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +188.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +482.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +5500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273% |
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Water
~68.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1387.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +689.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.472mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.73mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 26.7mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 715mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.299mg | 0.233mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg | 0.104mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 46mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0.545g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.5mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.37g | 1.38g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 31.89g | 27.76g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.3g | 2g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.143g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.316mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Calories | 122kcal | 131kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.59g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.686mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.059mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0.055mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut 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.