Guava vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between guava and plantain raw?
- Guava is richer in vitamin C, copper, fiber, and folate, while plantain raw is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin A.
- Guava's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 233% higher.
- Plantain raw has 5 times less vitamin E than guava. Guava has 0.73mg of vitamin E, while plantain raw has 0.14mg.
- Guava is lower in sugar.
We used Guavas, common, raw and Plantains, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +184% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 | +1140.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +421.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +271.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +77.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.55 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
14.32 g
Water:
80.8 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +156.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.401 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 | +171.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +481.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 228.3mg | 18.4mg | 233% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.081mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.299mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 2.3g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 49µg | 22µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 14.32g | 31.89g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.451mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 56µg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.55g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 122kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.084mg | 0.686mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 499mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.401g | 0.069g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 13.5mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.143g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 0.37g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.92g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.92g | 15g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.171mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.087mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 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
72%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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