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Plantain vs. Crabapple (Malus) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between plantains and crabapple (Malus)

  • Plantains are higher than crabapple (Malus) in potassium and magnesium.
  • Plantains contain 8 times more vitamin B3 than crabapple (Malus). While plantains contain 0.756mg of vitamin B3, crabapple (Malus) contains only 0.1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Plantains, cooked and Crabapples, 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 5% 5.4% 17% 14% 22% 0% 6.4% 0.13% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.7%
Contains more IronIron +61.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg

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% 15% 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 27% 0.67% 0% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +656%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
20% 79%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.95 g
Water: 78.94 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.5%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%

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
32% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Crabapple (Malus) DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 18%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Potassium 465mg 194mg 8%
Folate 26µg 7%
Magnesium 32mg 7mg 6%
Manganese 0.115mg 5%
Vitamin A 45µg 2µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.1mg 4%
Carbs 31.15g 19.95g 4%
Iron 0.58mg 0.36mg 3%
Selenium 1.4µg 3%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 8mg 3%
Calcium 2mg 18mg 2%
Phosphorus 28mg 15mg 2%
Choline 12.7mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.02mg 2%
Calories 116kcal 76kcal 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.03mg 1%
Protein 0.79g 0.4g 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Zinc 0.13mg 1%
Fats 0.18g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 28.85g 19.95g N/A
Sugar 14g N/A
Copper 0.066mg 0.067mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.069g 0.048g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0.012g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.004mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0.014mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 0.036mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.01mg 0.004mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.011mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.019mg 0%
Histidine 0.039mg 0.006mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Crabapple (Malus)
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
15%
Plantain
3%
Crabapple (Malus)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
8%
Crabapple (Malus)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) 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 ($)

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. Crabapple (Malus) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171721/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.