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Plantain vs. Strawberry guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are plantains and strawberry guava different?

  • Plantains are richer in potassium, while strawberry guava is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Strawberry guava covers your daily need for vitamin C 29% more than plantains.
  • Plantains contain 2 times more Magnesium than strawberry guava. Plantains contain 32mg of Magnesium, while strawberry guava contains 17mg.

Plantains, cooked and Guavas, strawberry, raw types were used in this article.

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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 12% 6.3% 26% 8.3% 0% 0% 12% 4.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.2%
Contains more IronIron +163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950%
~equal in Phosphorus ~27mg
~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 123% 5.4% 0% 0% 7.5% 6.9% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +910%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26%
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 +239.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
17% 81%
Protein: 0.58 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 17.36 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.4%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +37.9%

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
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.055 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.253 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +666.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Strawberry guava Opinion
Calories 116kcal 69kcal Plantain
Protein 0.79g 0.58g Plantain
Fats 0.18g 0.6g Strawberry guava
Vitamin C 10.9mg 37mg Strawberry guava
Net carbs 28.85g 11.96g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 17.36g Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 17mg Plantain
Calcium 2mg 21mg Strawberry guava
Potassium 465mg 292mg Plantain
Iron 0.58mg 0.22mg Plantain
Sugar 14g Strawberry guava
Fiber 2.3g 5.4g Strawberry guava
Copper 0.066mg Plantain
Zinc 0.13mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 27mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 37mg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 90IU Plantain
Vitamin A 45µg 5µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg Plantain
Selenium 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.03mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.03mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.6mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.24mg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain
Folate 26µg Plantain
Choline 12.7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.172g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.055g Strawberry guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.253g Strawberry guava
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg 0.022mg Strawberry guava
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0.021mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg 0.039mg Strawberry guava
Lysine 0.037mg 0.016mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg 0.004mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.001mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg 0.02mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg 0.005mg Plantain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain Strawberry guava
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
12%
Strawberry guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
7%
Strawberry guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strawberry guava
Strawberry guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strawberry guava
Strawberry guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Strawberry guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173045/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.