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Plantain vs. Mamey Sapote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Plantain and Mamey Sapote

  • Plantain has less Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Fiber.
  • Mamey Sapote's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 37% more.
  • Plantain has 4 times more Folate than Mamey Sapote. Plantain has 26µg of Folate, while Mamey Sapote has 7µg.
  • Plantain is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Plantains, cooked and Sapote, mamey, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 5.4% 40% 29% 71% 5.2% 11% 0.91% 27% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more IronIron +34.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.2%
~equal in Potassium ~454mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~26mg

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%
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 77% 8.6% 42% 0% 3.3% 27% 27% 24% 166% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +535.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +111%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
~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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.45 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 32.1 g
Water: 64.87 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.5%
Contains more FatsFats +155.6%
Contains more OtherOther +93.1%
~equal in Carbs ~32.1g
~equal in Water ~64.87g

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
46% 28% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.097 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +580%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Mamey Sapote Opinion
Calories 116kcal 124kcal Mamey Sapote
Protein 0.79g 1.45g Mamey Sapote
Fats 0.18g 0.46g Mamey Sapote
Vitamin C 10.9mg 23mg Mamey Sapote
Net carbs 28.85g 26.7g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 32.1g Mamey Sapote
Magnesium 32mg 11mg Plantain
Calcium 2mg 18mg Mamey Sapote
Potassium 465mg 454mg Plantain
Iron 0.58mg 0.78mg Mamey Sapote
Sugar 14g 20.14g Plantain
Fiber 2.3g 5.4g Mamey Sapote
Copper 0.066mg 0.213mg Mamey Sapote
Zinc 0.13mg 0.19mg Mamey Sapote
Starch 6.33g Mamey Sapote
Phosphorus 28mg 26mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 7mg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 143IU Plantain
Vitamin A 45µg 7µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 2.11mg Mamey Sapote
Manganese 0.204mg Mamey Sapote
Selenium 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.013mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.116mg Mamey Sapote
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 1.432mg Mamey Sapote
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.397mg Mamey Sapote
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.72mg Mamey Sapote
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain
Folate 26µg 7µg Plantain
Choline 12.7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.169g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.102g Mamey Sapote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.097g Mamey Sapote
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.049mg Mamey Sapote
Threonine 0.021mg 0.085mg Mamey Sapote
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.061mg Mamey Sapote
Leucine 0.036mg 0.073mg Mamey Sapote
Lysine 0.037mg 0.073mg Mamey Sapote
Methionine 0.01mg 0.024mg Mamey Sapote
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.061mg Mamey Sapote
Valine 0.028mg 0.073mg Mamey Sapote
Histidine 0.039mg 0.049mg Mamey Sapote
Fructose 7.66g Mamey Sapote
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mamey Sapote
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.011g Mamey Sapote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Mamey Sapote
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
29%
Mamey Sapote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
20%
Mamey Sapote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mamey Sapote
Mamey Sapote 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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mamey Sapote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167760/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.