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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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.4%
Contains more IronIron +56.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1650%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

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%
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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 6.7% 8.5% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +445%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +540.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +170.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +571.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.05mg
~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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.4%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.8%
~equal in Protein ~0.75g

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
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 116kcal 74kcal Plantain
Protein 0.79g 0.75g Plantain
Fats 0.18g 0.3g Figs
Vitamin C 10.9mg 2mg Plantain
Net carbs 28.85g 16.28g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 19.18g Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 17mg Plantain
Calcium 2mg 35mg Figs
Potassium 465mg 232mg Plantain
Iron 0.58mg 0.37mg Plantain
Sugar 14g 16.26g Plantain
Fiber 2.3g 2.9g Figs
Copper 0.066mg 0.07mg Figs
Zinc 0.13mg 0.15mg Figs
Phosphorus 28mg 14mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 1mg Figs
Vitamin A 909IU 142IU Plantain
Vitamin A 45µg 7µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.11mg Plantain
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 1.4µg 0.2µg 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
Vitamin K 0.7µg 4.7µg Figs
Folate 26µg 6µg Plantain
Choline 12.7mg 4.7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.144g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain Figs
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
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.