Plantain vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Plantain and Apple
- Apple contains less Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Folate, and Iron than Plantain.
- Plantain's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 15% higher.
- Apple contains 9 times less Folate than Plantain. Plantain contains 26µg of Folate, while Apple contains 3µg.
- The amount of Sugar in Apple is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +540% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +334.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +383.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 | +137% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1583.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +730.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +282% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +485.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +273.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +214.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +190% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +114.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.5% |
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 52kcal |
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| Protein | 0.79g | 0.26g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 4.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 28.85g | 11.41g |
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| Carbs | 31.15g | 13.81g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 465mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.12mg |
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| Sugar | 14g | 10.39g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 0.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 909IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin A | 45µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 12.7mg | 3.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.051g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.001mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.006mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.022mg | 0.006mg |
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| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0.013mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.012mg |
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| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.006mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.012mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.005mg |
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| Fructose | 5.9g |
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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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)