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Plantain vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Plantain and Sapodilla

  • Plantain has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Sapodilla has more Fiber.
  • Plantain's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 16% higher.
  • Sapodilla contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Plantain. Plantain contains 0.756mg of Vitamin B3, while Sapodilla contains 0.2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked and Sapodilla, 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 8.6% 6.3% 17% 30% 29% 2.7% 5.1% 1.6% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +30%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950%
Contains more IronIron +37.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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%
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 49% 3.6% 0% 0% 0% 4.6% 3.8% 15% 8.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1415%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +548.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +34.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.252mg
~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
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
Contains more FatsFats +511.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%

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
27% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.194 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3373.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Sapodilla Opinion
Calories 116kcal 83kcal Plantain
Protein 0.79g 0.44g Plantain
Fats 0.18g 1.1g Sapodilla
Vitamin C 10.9mg 14.7mg Sapodilla
Net carbs 28.85g 14.66g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 19.96g Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Plantain
Calcium 2mg 21mg Sapodilla
Potassium 465mg 193mg Plantain
Iron 0.58mg 0.8mg Sapodilla
Sugar 14g Sapodilla
Fiber 2.3g 5.3g Sapodilla
Copper 0.066mg 0.086mg Sapodilla
Zinc 0.13mg 0.1mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 12mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 12mg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 60IU Plantain
Vitamin A 45µg 3µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg Plantain
Selenium 1.4µg 0.6µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.02mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.2mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.252mg Sapodilla
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.037mg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain
Folate 26µg 14µg Plantain
Choline 12.7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.194g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.521g Sapodilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.011g Plantain
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg 0.012mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.015mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg 0.024mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg 0.039mg Sapodilla
Methionine 0.01mg 0.003mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.013mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg 0.016mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg 0.016mg Plantain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Sapodilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
7%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (37)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.