Plantain vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between plantains and pineapple
- Plantains are richer in vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin B6, yet pineapple is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pineapple is 41% higher.
- Plantains contain 16 times more vitamin A than pineapple. Plantains contain 909IU of vitamin A, while pineapple contains 58IU.
- Pineapple contains less sugar.
- Plantains have a lower glycemic index than pineapple.
Food types used in this article are Plantains, cooked and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.
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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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +326.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +338.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +137.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 47.8mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.927mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.112mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 109mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.15g | 13.12g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 50kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.12g | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 26µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.79g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.85g | 11.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
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).
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)