Plantain vs. Nance fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Plantain and Nance fruit?
- Plantain is higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Nance fruit is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E.
- Nance fruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 91% more.
- Nance fruit contains 11 times less Vitamin B6 than Plantain. Plantain contains 0.24mg of Vitamin B6, while Nance fruit contains 0.021mg.
- Nance fruit has less Sugar.
We used Plantains, cooked and Nance, frozen, unsweetened types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2200% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1042.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +748.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +861.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.79 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
31.15 g
Water:
67.3 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
0.66 g
Fats:
1.16 g
Carbs:
16.97 g
Water:
80.64 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +544.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
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Other
~0.57g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 73kcal |
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| Protein | 0.79g | 0.66g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 1.16g |
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| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 92.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 28.85g | 9.47g |
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| Carbs | 31.15g | 16.97g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 46mg |
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| Potassium | 465mg | 244mg |
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| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 14g | 8.31g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.041mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 10mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 909IU | 74IU |
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| Vitamin A | 45µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1.25mg |
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| Manganese | 0.248mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 11.9µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 12.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.022mg |
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| Leucine | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 4.73g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nance fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nance fruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nance fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nance fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)