Plantain vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Plantain and Currant
- Plantain has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Currant has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Iron.
- Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 33% more.
- Plantain has 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Currant. Plantain has 0.756mg of Vitamin B3, while Currant has 0.1mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Plantains, cooked and Currants, red and white, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 | +2064.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +656% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +264.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +276.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1471.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +86.7% |
| 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.
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 56kcal |
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| Protein | 0.79g | 1.4g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 41mg |
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| Net carbs | 28.85g | 9.5g |
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| Carbs | 31.15g | 13.8g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 465mg | 275mg |
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| Iron | 0.58mg | 1mg |
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| Sugar | 14g | 7.37g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 4.3g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 44mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 909IU | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A | 45µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 11µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 12.7mg | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.028g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.022mg |
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| Leucine | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 3.53g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.