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Plantain vs. Jujube — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Plantain and Jujube

  • Plantain is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Jujube is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jujube is 65% higher.
  • Plantain contains 3 times more Magnesium than Jujube. Plantain contains 32mg of Magnesium, while Jujube contains 10mg.

Food types used in this article are Plantains, cooked and Jujube, 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 Iron +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +86%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 23% 12% 42% 1% 4% 22% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 8% 10% 23% 1% 2% 25% 11% 0%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +86%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +10.6%

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.
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Jujube
Contains more Vitamin A +2172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +533%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 3% 0% 37% 12% 12% 15% 14% 56% 20% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 230% 5% 10% 17% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +533%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Protein +51.9%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +15.7%
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Protein +51.9%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +15.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Jujube Opinion
Net carbs 28.85g 20.23g Plantain
Protein 0.79g 1.2g Jujube
Fats 0.18g 0.2g Jujube
Carbs 31.15g 20.23g Plantain
Calories 116kcal 79kcal Plantain
Sugar 14g Jujube
Fiber 2.3g Plantain
Calcium 2mg 21mg Jujube
Iron 0.58mg 0.48mg Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 10mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 23mg Plantain
Potassium 465mg 250mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 3mg Jujube
Zinc 0.13mg 0.05mg Plantain
Copper 0.066mg 0.073mg Jujube
Manganese 0.084mg Jujube
Selenium 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 40IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 2µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg Plantain
Vitamin C 10.9mg 69mg Jujube
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.02mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.04mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.9mg Jujube
Vitamin B5 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.081mg Plantain
Folate 26µg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.069g Jujube
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Plantain
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g Plantain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Plantain Jujube
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Jujube
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
10%
Jujube

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 ($)

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. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/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.