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Plantain vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Plantain and Figs?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium in Plantain is higher than in Figs.
  • Figs contain 4 times less Folate than Plantain. Plantain contains 26µg of Folate, while Figs contain 6µg.
  • Plantain has less Sugar.

We used Plantains, cooked and Figs, raw types 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.
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Figs
Contains more Iron +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +100.4%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.07
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 23% 12% 42% 1% 4% 22% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Iron +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +100.4%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.07

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.
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Figs
Contains more Vitamin A +540.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +445%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.4%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +571.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 3% 0% 37% 12% 12% 15% 14% 56% 20% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +540.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +445%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.4%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +571.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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3
Figs
Contains more Carbs +62.4%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.75
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Carbs +62.4%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Equal in Protein - 0.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
Contains less Saturated Fat -13%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.4%
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Figs Opinion
Net carbs 28.85g 16.28g Plantain
Protein 0.79g 0.75g Plantain
Fats 0.18g 0.3g Figs
Carbs 31.15g 19.18g Plantain
Calories 116kcal 74kcal Plantain
Sugar 14g 16.26g Plantain
Fiber 2.3g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 2mg 35mg Figs
Iron 0.58mg 0.37mg Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 17mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 14mg Plantain
Potassium 465mg 232mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.13mg 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.066mg 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 1.4µg 0.2µg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 142IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 7µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.11mg Plantain
Vitamin C 10.9mg 2mg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.05mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.4mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.113mg Plantain
Folate 26µg 6µg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.006mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.036mg 0.033mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg 0.03mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg 0.006mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.018mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg 0.028mg
Histidine 0.039mg 0.011mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain Figs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
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.

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.