Plantain vs. Mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between plantains and mangosteen
- Plantains are higher than mangosteen in vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C.
- Plantains cover your daily vitamin A needs 17% more than mangosteen.
- Plantains contain 13 times more vitamin B6 than mangosteen. While plantains contain 0.24mg of vitamin B6, mangosteen contains only 0.018mg.
- The glycemic index of plantains is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Plantains, cooked and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.
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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 | +146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +868.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +275.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +628.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.2% |
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:
0.41 g
Fats:
0.58 g
Carbs:
17.91 g
Water:
80.94 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +262.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +222.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.018mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 48mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 2.9mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.15g | 17.91g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.102mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.286mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 73kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 31µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.79g | 0.41g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.58g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.85g | 16.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.054mg | 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% |
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
15%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
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.