Plantain raw vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are plantain raw and pecan different?
- Plantain raw is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C; however, pecan is richer in copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, iron, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for pecan is 124% higher.
- Plantain raw contains 20 times more vitamin A than pecan. While plantain raw contains 1127IU of vitamin A, pecan contains only 56IU.
- Plantain raw has less saturated fat.
- Pecan has a lower glycemic index (10) than plantain raw (37).
Plantains, raw and Nuts, pecans are the varieties 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +21.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +227% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +321.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1381.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3135.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +714.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +153.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1572.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200% |
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:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1754.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +605.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19351.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.6% |
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
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127403.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31224.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 21.614g | 144% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 1.2mg | 124% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 71.97g | 110% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 40.801g | 102% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.66mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 4.53mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 277mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9.6g | 29% |
| Calories | 122kcal | 691kcal | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 0.143g | 6.18g | 27% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.53mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 121mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 1.1mg | 19% |
| Protein | 1.3g | 9.17g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.863mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.299mg | 0.21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 31.89g | 13.86g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Choline | 13.5mg | 40.5mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.686mg | 1.167mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 410mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 3.5µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 29.59g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Folate | 22µg | 22µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.059mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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
18%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
149%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)