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Plantain vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Plantain and Durian

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B6 in Durian is higher than in Plantain.
  • Durian covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 27% more than Plantain.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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%
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more IronIron +34.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Potassium ~436mg

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%
Durian
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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 66% 2.6% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1965.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +713%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.23mg
~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
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2861.1%
Contains more OtherOther +93.1%
~equal in Water ~64.99g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Durian Opinion
Calories 116kcal 147kcal Durian
Protein 0.79g 1.47g Durian
Fats 0.18g 5.33g Durian
Vitamin C 10.9mg 19.7mg Durian
Net carbs 28.85g 23.29g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 27.09g Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 30mg Plantain
Calcium 2mg 6mg Durian
Potassium 465mg 436mg Plantain
Iron 0.58mg 0.43mg Plantain
Sugar 14g Durian
Fiber 2.3g 3.8g Durian
Copper 0.066mg 0.207mg Durian
Zinc 0.13mg 0.28mg Durian
Phosphorus 28mg 39mg Durian
Sodium 5mg 2mg Durian
Vitamin A 909IU 44IU Plantain
Vitamin A 45µg 2µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg Plantain
Manganese 0.325mg Durian
Selenium 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.374mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.2mg Durian
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 1.074mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.23mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.316mg Durian
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain
Folate 26µg 36µg Durian
Choline 12.7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g Durian
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Plantain
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g Plantain
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg Plantain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Durian
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
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
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.
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.

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.