Ginger vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ginger and plantain raw
- Ginger has more copper; however, plantain raw is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
- Plantain raw covers your daily need for vitamin A, 23% more than ginger.
- Ginger has 3 times more copper than plantain raw. While ginger has 0.226mg of copper, plantain raw has only 0.081mg.
- Ginger has less sugar.
- The glycemic index of plantain raw is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +179% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +85.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +268% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +381.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.081mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 18.4mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.299mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 31.89g | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 13.5mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 122kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 499mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.069g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.37g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 15g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.143g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)