Guava vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Guava and Plantain?
- Guava is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Folate, however, Plantain is richer in Vitamin B6.
- Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 242% more.
- Plantain contains 6 times less Vitamin E than Guava. Guava contains 0.73mg of Vitamin E, while Plantain contains 0.13mg.
- Guava has less Sugar.
We used Guavas, common, raw and Plantains, cooked types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +248.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.1% |
| 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 | +1994.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +461.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +271.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.1% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +222.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +427.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +480% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1115.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.6% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 2.55g | 0.79g |
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| Fats | 0.95g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 228.3mg | 10.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.92g | 28.85g |
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| Carbs | 14.32g | 31.15g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 417mg | 465mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.58mg |
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| Sugar | 8.92g | 14g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 28mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 624IU | 909IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 45µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.15mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.084mg | 0.756mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.451mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 49µg | 26µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 12.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.087g | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.401g | 0.033g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.022mg |
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| Leucine | 0.171mg | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.087mg | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.039mg |
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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
74%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.