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Plantain vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Plantain and Loquat

  • Loquat has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Plantain's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 11% more.
  • Plantain has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Loquat. Plantain has 0.756mg of Vitamin B3, while Loquat has 0.18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Plantains, cooked and Loquats, 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%
Loquat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.8%
Contains more IronIron +107.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +65%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Phosphorus ~27mg

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%
Loquat
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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 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +990%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.1%
~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
Loquat
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
Contains more FatsFats +11.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Loquat
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29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Plantain Loquat
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 Loquat Opinion
Calories 116kcal 47kcal Plantain
Protein 0.79g 0.43g Plantain
Fats 0.18g 0.2g Loquat
Vitamin C 10.9mg 1mg Plantain
Net carbs 28.85g 10.44g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 12.14g Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 13mg Plantain
Calcium 2mg 16mg Loquat
Potassium 465mg 266mg Plantain
Iron 0.58mg 0.28mg Plantain
Sugar 14g Loquat
Fiber 2.3g 1.7g Plantain
Copper 0.066mg 0.04mg Plantain
Zinc 0.13mg 0.05mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 27mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 1mg Loquat
Vitamin A 909IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A 45µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.13mg Plantain
Manganese 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 1.4µg 0.6µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.019mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.024mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.18mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.1mg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain
Folate 26µg 14µg Plantain
Choline 12.7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.04g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.008g Plantain
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.091g Loquat
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg 0.015mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.015mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg 0.026mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg 0.023mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg 0.004mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.014mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg 0.021mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg 0.007mg Plantain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Loquat
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
11%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
10%
Loquat

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?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.