Plantain vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Plantain and Custard apple
- Custard apple is richer than Plantain in Vitamin C.
- Plantain contains 2 times more Magnesium than Custard apple. Plantain contains 32mg of Magnesium, while Custard apple contains 18mg.
Food types used in this article are Plantains, cooked and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
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 | +2654.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.79 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
31.15 g
Water:
67.3 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
1.7 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
25.2 g
Water:
71.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.4% |
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Water
~71.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 101kcal |
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| Protein | 0.79g | 1.7g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 19.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 28.85g | 22.8g |
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| Carbs | 31.15g | 25.2g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 465mg | 382mg |
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| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.71mg |
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| Sugar | 14g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 21mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 909IU | 33IU |
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| Vitamin A | 45µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.221mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 26µg |
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| Choline | 12.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.007mg |
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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 | 0.037mg | |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.004mg |
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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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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 ($)