Plantain raw vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are plantain raw and prunes different?
- Plantain raw is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6, while prunes are higher in vitamin K, copper, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Prunes cover your daily need for vitamin K, 49% more than plantain raw.
- Plantain raw contains 31 times more vitamin C than prunes. Plantain raw contains 18.4mg of vitamin C, while prunes contain 0.6mg.
Plantains, raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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 more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +246.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +2966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +174.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8400% |
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:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
Other:
2.64 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.6% |
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Fats
~0.38g
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
0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 122kcal | 240kcal |
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| Protein | 1.3g | 2.18g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 29.59g | 56.78g |
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| Carbs | 31.89g | 63.88g |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 499mg | 732mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.93mg |
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| Sugar | 15g | 38.13g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 7.1g |
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.281mg |
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| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.44mg |
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| Starch | 5.11g |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 69mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1127IU | 781IU |
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| Vitamin A | 56µg | 39µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.299mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg | 0.186mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.686mg | 1.882mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.422mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.299mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 59.5µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 13.5mg | 10.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.143g | 0.088g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.053g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0.062g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.049mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.041mg |
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| Leucine | 0.059mg | 0.066mg |
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| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.052mg |
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| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0.027mg |
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| Fructose | 12.45g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
22%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.