Currant vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Currant and Plantain
- Currant has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Iron, however, Plantain has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
- Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 33% more.
- Currant has 17 times more Calcium than Plantain. Currant has 33mg of Calcium, while Plantain has 2mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Currants, red and white, raw and Plantains, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +276.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2064.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +656% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +264.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +86.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +166.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 56kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 0.79g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 10.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.5g | 28.85g |
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| Carbs | 13.8g | 31.15g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 465mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 0.58mg |
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| Sugar | 7.37g | 14g |
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| Fiber | 4.3g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 28mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 909IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 45µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.756mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 26µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 12.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.033g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.022mg |
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| Leucine | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 3.53g |
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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
17%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.