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Nance fruit vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nance fruit and Plantain?

  • Nance fruit is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, however, Plantain is richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Nance fruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 91% more.
  • Plantain contains 23 times less Calcium than Nance fruit. Nance fruit contains 46mg of Calcium, while Plantain contains 2mg.
  • Nance fruit has less Sugar.

We used Nance, frozen, unsweetened 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 14% 22% 14% 14% 2.5% 4.3% 0.39% 32% 2.2%
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 +2200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.6%
Contains more IronIron +52.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +61%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%

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 308% 4.4% 25% 0% 3.8% 4.2% 5.4% 11% 4.8% 0% 30% 6% 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 +748.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1042.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 1.16 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 80.64 g
Other: 0.57 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 FatsFats +544.4%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.6%
~equal in Other ~0.58g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nance fruit Plantain Opinion
Calories 73kcal 116kcal Plantain
Protein 0.66g 0.79g Plantain
Fats 1.16g 0.18g Nance fruit
Vitamin C 92.5mg 10.9mg Nance fruit
Net carbs 9.47g 28.85g Plantain
Carbs 16.97g 31.15g Plantain
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Plantain
Calcium 46mg 2mg Nance fruit
Potassium 244mg 465mg Plantain
Iron 0.38mg 0.58mg Plantain
Sugar 8.31g 14g Nance fruit
Fiber 7.5g 2.3g Nance fruit
Copper 0.041mg 0.066mg Plantain
Zinc 0.09mg 0.13mg Plantain
Phosphorus 10mg 28mg Plantain
Sodium 3mg 5mg Nance fruit
Vitamin A 74IU 909IU Plantain
Vitamin A 4µg 45µg Plantain
Vitamin E 1.25mg 0.13mg Nance fruit
Manganese 0.248mg Nance fruit
Selenium 0.4µg 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.046mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.052mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.29mg 0.756mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.24mg Plantain
Vitamin K 11.9µg 0.7µg Nance fruit
Folate 8µg 26µg Plantain
Choline 12.7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g Nance fruit
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
Fructose 4.73g Nance fruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nance fruit 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
31%
Nance fruit
18%
Plantain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Nance fruit
13%
Plantain

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nance fruit
Nance fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nance fruit
Nance fruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nance fruit
Nance fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nance fruit
Nance fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
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. Nance fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167789/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.