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Durian vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Durian and Plantain

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B6 in Durian is higher than in Plantain.
  • Durian covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 27% more than Plantain.
  • Plantain has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Durian. Durian has 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Plantain has 0.052mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Durian, raw or frozen 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.
Durian
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +34.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Potassium ~465mg

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.
Durian
6
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 66% 2.6% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 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 36% 55% 2.6% 0% 12% 12% 14% 14% 55% 0% 1.8% 20% 6.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +713%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1965.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
3
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2861.1%
Contains more OtherOther +93.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15%
~equal in Water ~67.3g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Plantain Opinion
Calories 147kcal 116kcal Durian
Protein 1.47g 0.79g Durian
Fats 5.33g 0.18g Durian
Vitamin C 19.7mg 10.9mg Durian
Net carbs 23.29g 28.85g Plantain
Carbs 27.09g 31.15g Plantain
Magnesium 30mg 32mg Plantain
Calcium 6mg 2mg Durian
Potassium 436mg 465mg Plantain
Iron 0.43mg 0.58mg Plantain
Sugar 14g Durian
Fiber 3.8g 2.3g Durian
Copper 0.207mg 0.066mg Durian
Zinc 0.28mg 0.13mg Durian
Phosphorus 39mg 28mg Durian
Sodium 2mg 5mg Durian
Vitamin A 44IU 909IU Plantain
Vitamin A 2µg 45µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg Plantain
Manganese 0.325mg Durian
Selenium 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.046mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.052mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 0.756mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.24mg Durian
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain
Folate 36µg 26µg Durian
Choline 12.7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g Durian
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Plantain
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g Plantain
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg Plantain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Durian Plantain
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
26%
Durian
18%
Plantain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
13%
Plantain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/nutrients
  2. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/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.