Plantain vs. Carissa (natal-plum) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are plantains and carissa (natal-plum) different?
- Plantains are higher in vitamin A and potassium; however, carissa (natal-plum) is richer in vitamin C, copper, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for carissa (natal-plum) is 30% higher.
- Plantains contain 23 times more vitamin A than carissa (natal-plum). While plantains contain 909IU of vitamin A, carissa (natal-plum) contains only 40IU.
Plantains, cooked and Carissa, (natal-plum), raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
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 AVitamin A | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +248.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
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:
0.5 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
13.63 g
Water:
84.17 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +622.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
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 C | 10.9mg | 38mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.21mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 1.31mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 31.15g | 13.63g | 6% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 260mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 62kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.18g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.79g | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.85g | 13.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 3mg | 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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carissa (natal-plum) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)