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Plantain vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Plantain and Raisin?

  • Plantain is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B6, while Raisin is higher in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Raisin's daily need coverage for Copper is 28% higher.
  • Raisin has 5 times less Folate than Plantain. Plantain has 26µg of Folate, while Raisin has 5µg.

We used Plantains, cooked and Raisins, seedless types in this comparison.

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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%
Raisin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +224.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg

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%
Raisin
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.766mg
~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
Raisin
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +336.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +288.6%
Contains more FatsFats +155.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.2%
Contains more OtherOther +220.7%

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
Raisin
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Raisin Opinion
Calories 116kcal 299kcal Raisin
Protein 0.79g 3.07g Raisin
Fats 0.18g 0.46g Raisin
Vitamin C 10.9mg 2.3mg Plantain
Net carbs 28.85g 75.48g Raisin
Carbs 31.15g 79.18g Raisin
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Calcium 2mg 50mg Raisin
Potassium 465mg 749mg Raisin
Iron 0.58mg 1.88mg Raisin
Sugar 14g 59.19g Plantain
Fiber 2.3g 3.7g Raisin
Copper 0.066mg 0.318mg Raisin
Zinc 0.13mg 0.22mg Raisin
Starch 2.7g Raisin
Phosphorus 28mg 101mg Raisin
Sodium 5mg 11mg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 0IU Plantain
Vitamin A 45µg 0µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.12mg Plantain
Manganese 0.299mg Raisin
Selenium 1.4µg 0.6µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.106mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.125mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.766mg Raisin
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.095mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.174mg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg 3.5µg Raisin
Folate 26µg 5µg Plantain
Choline 12.7mg 11.1mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.058g Raisin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.051g Raisin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.037g Raisin
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.05mg Raisin
Threonine 0.021mg 0.077mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.057mg Raisin
Leucine 0.036mg 0.096mg Raisin
Lysine 0.037mg 0.084mg Raisin
Methionine 0.01mg 0.021mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.065mg Raisin
Valine 0.028mg 0.083mg Raisin
Histidine 0.039mg 0.072mg Raisin
Fructose 29.68g Raisin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Raisin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain Raisin
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
11%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.