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Plantain vs. Raspberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between plantains and raspberries

  • Plantains have more vitamin A, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, raspberries are richer in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin K.
  • Plantains cover your daily vitamin A needs 18% more than raspberries.
  • Raspberries have 4 times less vitamin B6 than plantains. Plantains have 0.24mg of vitamin B6, while raspberries have 0.055mg.
  • Raspberries contain less sugar.
  • Plantains have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of plantains is 37, while the glycemic index of raspberries is 26.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked and Raspberries, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 7.5% 13% 26% 30% 11% 12% 0.13% 87% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1150%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Phosphorus ~29mg

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% 15% 2.6% 0% 12% 12% 14% 14% 55% 0% 1.8% 20% 6.9%
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 87% 0.67% 17% 0% 8% 8.8% 11% 20% 13% 0% 20% 16% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +569.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1014.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~12.3mg

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
12% 86%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.9%
Contains more OtherOther +26.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.9%
Contains more FatsFats +261.1%
Contains more WaterWater +27.4%

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
4% 14% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +326.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1036.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Raspberry DV% diff.
Manganese 0.67mg 29%
Fiber 2.3g 6.5g 17%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 26.2mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.055mg 14%
Potassium 465mg 151mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 7.8µg 6%
Carbs 31.15g 11.94g 6%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.87mg 5%
Vitamin A 45µg 2µg 5%
Calories 116kcal 52kcal 3%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.42mg 3%
Fructose 2.35g 3%
Copper 0.066mg 0.09mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.375g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.329mg 2%
Calcium 2mg 25mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 22mg 2%
Selenium 1.4µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.598mg 1%
Fats 0.18g 0.65g 1%
Folate 26µg 21µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.038mg 1%
Protein 0.79g 1.2g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.032mg 1%
Iron 0.58mg 0.69mg 1%
Net carbs 28.85g 5.44g N/A
Sugar 14g 4.42g N/A
Phosphorus 28mg 29mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 1mg 0%
Choline 12.7mg 12.3mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.069g 0.019g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0.064g 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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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Raspberry
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
15%
Plantain
16%
Raspberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
20%
Raspberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raspberry
Raspberry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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.
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. Raspberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167755/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.