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Plantain vs. Cherimoya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Plantain and Cherimoya

  • Plantain has more Potassium, however, Cherimoya is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Cherimoya has 2 times less Magnesium than Plantain. Plantain has 32mg of Magnesium, while Cherimoya has 17mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked and Cherimoya, raw.

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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 12% 3% 25% 10% 23% 4.4% 11% 0.91% 12% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more IronIron +114.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.069mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~26mg

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 42% 0.3% 5.4% 0% 25% 30% 12% 21% 59% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18080%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
18% 79%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.68 g
Carbs: 17.71 g
Water: 79.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.7%
Contains more FatsFats +277.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%

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
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.055 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +469.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Cherimoya Opinion
Calories 116kcal 75kcal Plantain
Protein 0.79g 1.57g Cherimoya
Fats 0.18g 0.68g Cherimoya
Vitamin C 10.9mg 12.6mg Cherimoya
Net carbs 28.85g 14.71g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 17.71g Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 17mg Plantain
Calcium 2mg 10mg Cherimoya
Potassium 465mg 287mg Plantain
Iron 0.58mg 0.27mg Plantain
Sugar 14g 12.87g Cherimoya
Fiber 2.3g 3g Cherimoya
Copper 0.066mg 0.069mg Cherimoya
Zinc 0.13mg 0.16mg Cherimoya
Phosphorus 28mg 26mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 7mg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 5IU Plantain
Vitamin A 45µg 0µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.27mg Cherimoya
Manganese 0.093mg Cherimoya
Selenium 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.101mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.131mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.644mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.345mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.257mg Cherimoya
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain
Folate 26µg 23µg Plantain
Choline 12.7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.233g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.055g Cherimoya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.188g Cherimoya
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.031mg Cherimoya
Threonine 0.021mg 0.052mg Cherimoya
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.042mg Cherimoya
Leucine 0.036mg 0.063mg Cherimoya
Lysine 0.037mg 0.042mg Cherimoya
Methionine 0.01mg 0.021mg Cherimoya
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.042mg Cherimoya
Valine 0.028mg 0.063mg Cherimoya
Histidine 0.039mg 0.021mg Plantain
Fructose 6.28g Cherimoya
Omega-3 - ALA 0.159g Cherimoya
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.028g Cherimoya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Cherimoya
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
16%
Cherimoya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
10%
Cherimoya

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 - 0.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

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. Cherimoya - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173953/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.