Plantain vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between plantains and banana melon
- The amount of vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and magnesium in plantains is higher than in banana melon.
- Plantains cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 15% more than banana melon.
- Banana melon has 8 times less fiber than plantains. Plantains have 2.3g of fiber, while banana melon has 0.3g.
- Banana melon contains less sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked and Melon, banana (Navajo).
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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 | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +211.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
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 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +232.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +380% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.79 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
31.15 g
Water:
67.3 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.06 g
Water:
94.66 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +667.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.7% |
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Protein
~0.84g
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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.05mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 140mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.15g | 4.06g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.3g | 8% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 21kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 4.9µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.018mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.06g | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 8.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Folate | 26µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.79g | 0.84g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.85g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14g | 3.36g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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
15%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.