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Nectarine vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nectarine and Plantain raw different?

  • Plantain raw is higher than Nectarine in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Plantain raw covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 21% more than Nectarine.
  • Nectarine contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Plantain raw. Nectarine contains 0.77mg of Vitamin E , while Plantain raw contains 0.14mg.
  • Nectarine is lower in Sugar.

Nectarines, raw and Plantains, raw types were used 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 Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +148.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.081
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +148.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.081

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1096%
Contains more Folate +340%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1096%
Contains more Folate +340%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +202.3%
Contains more Other +141.7%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +202.3%
Contains more Other +141.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.8%
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nectarine Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 8.85g 29.59g Plantain raw
Protein 1.06g 1.3g Plantain raw
Fats 0.32g 0.37g Plantain raw
Carbs 10.55g 31.89g Plantain raw
Calories 44kcal 122kcal Plantain raw
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g 15g Nectarine
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g Plantain raw
Calcium 6mg 3mg Nectarine
Iron 0.28mg 0.6mg Plantain raw
Magnesium 9mg 37mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 26mg 34mg Plantain raw
Potassium 201mg 499mg Plantain raw
Sodium 0mg 4mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.17mg 0.14mg Nectarine
Copper 0.086mg 0.081mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.054mg Nectarine
Selenium 0µg 1.5µg Plantain raw
Vitamin A 332IU 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.14mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 5.4mg 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.052mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.054mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.686mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 0.26mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Folate 5µg 22µg Plantain raw
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.7µg Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.009mg 0.034mg Plantain raw
Isoleucine 0.009mg 0.036mg Plantain raw
Leucine 0.014mg 0.059mg Plantain raw
Lysine 0.016mg 0.06mg Plantain raw
Methionine 0.006mg 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.013mg 0.046mg Plantain raw
Histidine 0.008mg 0.064mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.143g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.032g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.069g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nectarine Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
10%
Nectarine
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
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.

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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/nutrients
  2. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.