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Custard apple vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between custard apple and plantain raw

  • Custard apple has less vitamin A and vitamin B6 than plantain raw.
  • Plantain raw covers your daily need for vitamin A, 22% more than custard apple.
  • Custard apple has 10 times more calcium than plantain raw. While custard apple has 30mg of calcium, plantain raw has only 3mg.
  • The glycemic index of custard apple is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw and Plantains, 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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more IronIron +18.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.9%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg
~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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~18.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +62.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
~equal in Water ~65.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Plantain raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.081mg 9%
Vitamin A 2µg 56µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.299mg 6%
Folate 22µg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.054mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.26mg 3%
Potassium 382mg 499mg 3%
Selenium 1.5µg 3%
Calcium 30mg 3mg 3%
Carbs 25.2g 31.89g 2%
Choline 13.5mg 2%
Phosphorus 21mg 34mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.052mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.686mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Protein 1.7g 1.3g 1%
Calories 101kcal 122kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Zinc 0.14mg 1%
Iron 0.71mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 18.4mg 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.37g 0%
Net carbs 22.8g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 15g N/A
Fiber 2.4g 2.3g 0%
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.143g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard apple Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
14%
Custard apple
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/nutrients
  2. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.