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Plantain vs. Jujube — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between plantains and jujube

  • Plantains are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium, yet jujube is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for jujube is 65% higher.
  • Plantains contain 3 times more magnesium than jujube. Plantains contain 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.
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%
Jujube
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.3% 22% 18% 24% 1.4% 9.9% 0.39% 11% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86%
Contains more IronIron +20.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%

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% 15% 2.6% 0% 12% 12% 14% 14% 55% 0% 1.8% 20% 6.9%
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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 230% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 9.2% 17% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +533%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
Jujube
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20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54%
Contains more OtherOther +13.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.9%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more WaterWater +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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 10.9mg 69mg 65%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.081mg 12%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Folate 26µg 7%
Potassium 465mg 250mg 6%
Vitamin A 45µg 2µg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 10mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 5%
Carbs 31.15g 20.23g 4%
Manganese 0.084mg 4%
Selenium 1.4µg 3%
Calories 116kcal 79kcal 2%
Choline 12.7mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.02mg 2%
Calcium 2mg 21mg 2%
Phosphorus 28mg 23mg 1%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Copper 0.066mg 0.073mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Protein 0.79g 1.2g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.9mg 1%
Iron 0.58mg 0.48mg 1%
Fats 0.18g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 28.85g 20.23g N/A
Sugar 14g N/A
Sodium 5mg 3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.069g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Jujube
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
15%
Plantain
22%
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.