Plantain vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between plantains and pitanga (Surinam cherry)
- Plantains are richer in potassium, yet pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pitanga (Surinam cherry) is 17% higher.
- Plantains contain 5 times more potassium than pitanga (Surinam cherry). Plantains contain 465mg of potassium, while pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 103mg.
Food types used in this article are Plantains, cooked and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +351.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +141.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
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:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +315.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
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Protein
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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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 26.3mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 103mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 31.15g | 7.49g | 8% |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 33kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 75µg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.79g | 0.8g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.85g | 7.49g | 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% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
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?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) 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 ($)