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Plantain vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Plantain and Avocado

  • Avocado is higher than Plantain in Vitamin B5, Fiber, Vitamin K, Copper, Folate, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Avocado covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 23% more than Plantain.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Plantain is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Plantains, cooked and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 23% 0.6% 41% 22% 22% 3.5% 12% 0.65% 0% 7.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +187.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +392.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Potassium ~485mg
~equal in Iron ~0.55mg

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 36% 55% 2.6% 0% 12% 12% 14% 14% 55% 0% 1.8% 20% 6.9%
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 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +496.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2900%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~10mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.257mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.2%
Contains more FatsFats +8044.4%
Contains more OtherOther +172.4%
~equal in Water ~73.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65226.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5403%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Avocado Opinion
Calories 116kcal 160kcal Avocado
Protein 0.79g 2g Avocado
Fats 0.18g 14.66g Avocado
Vitamin C 10.9mg 10mg Plantain
Net carbs 28.85g 1.83g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 8.53g Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 29mg Plantain
Calcium 2mg 12mg Avocado
Potassium 465mg 485mg Avocado
Iron 0.58mg 0.55mg Plantain
Sugar 14g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 2.3g 6.7g Avocado
Copper 0.066mg 0.19mg Avocado
Zinc 0.13mg 0.64mg Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 28mg 52mg Avocado
Sodium 5mg 7mg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 146IU Plantain
Vitamin A 45µg 7µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 2.07mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 1.4µg 0.4µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.257mg Avocado
Vitamin K 0.7µg 21µg Avocado
Folate 26µg 81µg Avocado
Choline 12.7mg 14.2mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 0.069g 2.126g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 1.816g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.021mg 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.036mg 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.037mg 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.01mg 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.028mg 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.039mg 0.049mg Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Plantain
33%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.34g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.