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Huckleberries vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between huckleberries and plantains

  • Huckleberries contain less vitamin C than plantains.

The food types used in this comparison are Huckleberries, raw (Alaska Native) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 4.5% 0% 11% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 0% 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 +650%
Contains more IronIron +93.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~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 9.3% 0% 0% 0% 2.5% 6.9% 5.6% 0% 0% 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 36% 15% 2.6% 0% 12% 12% 14% 14% 55% 0% 1.8% 20% 6.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +289.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 90.7 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +34.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.5%
Contains more FatsFats +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +258%
Contains more OtherOther +480%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Huckleberries Plantain DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 18%
Potassium 465mg 14%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 10.9mg 9%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Magnesium 32mg 8%
Folate 26µg 7%
Carbs 8.7g 31.15g 7%
Copper 0.066mg 7%
Vitamin A 45µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 5%
Calories 37kcal 116kcal 4%
Iron 0.3mg 0.58mg 4%
Phosphorus 28mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.756mg 3%
Selenium 1.4µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.046mg 3%
Choline 12.7mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.052mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Zinc 0.13mg 1%
Protein 0.4g 0.79g 1%
Calcium 15mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.18g 0%
Net carbs 8.7g 28.85g N/A
Sugar 14g N/A
Sodium 10mg 5mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.069g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.022mg 0%
Leucine 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.01mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.039mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Huckleberries 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
2%
Huckleberries
15%
Plantain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Huckleberries
13%
Plantain

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Huckleberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169808/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.