Plantain vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between plantains and dates
- Plantains are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, yet dates are higher in fiber, copper, vitamin B5, potassium, and iron.
- Dates cover your daily fiber needs 23% more than plantains.
- Plantains contain 91 times more vitamin A than dates. While plantains contain 909IU of vitamin A, dates contain only 10IU.
Food varieties used in this article are Plantains, cooked and Dates, deglet noor.
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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 | +34.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1850% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +2625% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +285.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +227.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +210.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 8g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.206mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 31.15g | 75.03g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 282kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.589mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.165mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 656mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 1.274mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.79g | 2.45g | 3% |
| Folate | 26µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.7µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 6.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.85g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.022mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.