Plantain vs. Rose apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between plantains and rose apple
- Plantains have more vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, iron, and copper; however, rose apple is richer in vitamin C.
- Rose apple covers your daily vitamin C needs 13% more than plantains.
- Rose apple has 8 times less iron than plantains. Plantains have 0.58mg of iron, while rose apple has 0.07mg.
- Rose apple has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rose apple is 64, while the glycemic index of plantains is 37.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked and Rose-apples, 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 | +540% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +278% |
| Contains more IronIron | +728.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +312.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.3% |
| 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 | +104.6% |
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:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.7 g
Water:
93 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +446.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 22.3mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 123mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 31.15g | 5.7g | 8% |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.016mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 25kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.79g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.85g | 5.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 0.8mg | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose apple contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 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 ($)