Cooking plantain vs Gooseberry - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cooking plantain and Gooseberry
- Cooking plantain is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Gooseberry is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Cooking plantain is 17% higher.
- Cooking plantain contains 4 times more Magnesium than Gooseberry. Cooking plantain contains 37mg of Magnesium, while Gooseberry contains 10mg.
Food types used in this article are Plantains, raw and Gooseberries, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+93.5%
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Magnesium
+270%
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Phosphorus
+25.9%
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Potassium
+152%
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Zinc
+16.7%
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Copper
+15.7%
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Calcium
+733.3%
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Sodium
-75%
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Iron
+93.5%
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Magnesium
+270%
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Phosphorus
+25.9%
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Potassium
+152%
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Zinc
+16.7%
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Copper
+15.7%
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Calcium
+733.3%
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Sodium
-75%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+288.6%
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Vitamin B1
+30%
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Vitamin B2
+80%
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Vitamin B3
+128.7%
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Vitamin B6
+273.8%
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Folate
+266.7%
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Vitamin E
+164.3%
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Vitamin C
+50.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.286
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Vitamin A
+288.6%
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Vitamin B1
+30%
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Vitamin B2
+80%
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Vitamin B3
+128.7%
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Vitamin B6
+273.8%
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Folate
+266.7%
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Vitamin E
+164.3%
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Vitamin C
+50.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.286
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+47.7%
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Carbs
+213.3%
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+136.7%
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Fats
+56.8%
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Water
+34.6%
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
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1.16 g
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.58 g
Carbs:
10.18 g
Water:
87.87 g
Other:
0.49 g
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Protein
+47.7%
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Carbs
+213.3%
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+136.7%
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+56.8%
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Water
+34.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-73.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+359.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.069 g
Saturated Fat:
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.317 g
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Saturated Fat
-73.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+359.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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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 price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 29.59g | 5.88g |
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Protein | 1.3g | 0.88g |
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Fats | 0.37g | 0.58g |
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Carbs | 31.89g | 10.18g |
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Calories | 122kcal | 44kcal |
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Sugar | 15g |
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Fiber | 2.3g | 4.3g |
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Calcium | 3mg | 25mg |
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Iron | 0.6mg | 0.31mg |
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Magnesium | 37mg | 10mg |
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Phosphorus | 34mg | 27mg |
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Potassium | 499mg | 198mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 1mg |
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Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.12mg |
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Copper | 0.081mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin A | 1127IU | 290IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 56µg | 15µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.37mg |
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Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 27.7mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.686mg | 0.3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.286mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.299mg | 0.08mg |
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Folate | 22µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.015mg |
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Threonine | 0.034mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.036mg |
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Leucine | 0.059mg |
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Lysine | 0.06mg |
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Methionine | 0.017mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.044mg |
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Valine | 0.046mg |
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Histidine | 0.064mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.143g | 0.038g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.051g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0.317g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%

15%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%

10%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Gooseberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?

Cooking plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cooking plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cooking plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)