Plantain vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between plantains and fruit salad
- Fruit salad contains less vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and fiber than plantains.
- Plantains' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 16% higher.
- Fruit salad contains 9 times less folate than plantains. Plantains contain 26µg of folate, while fruit salad contains 3µg.
- Plantains have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of plantains is 37, while the glycemic index of fruit salad is 54.
The food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +300.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
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 | +230.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +339.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +788.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28% |
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
0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.027mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 116mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 3.3mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.151mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 31.15g | 13.05g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.053mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 50kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.356mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.014mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 30µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.79g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.85g | 12.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)