Pecan vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pecan and plantain raw different?
- Pecan is higher in copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, iron, and magnesium; however, plantain raw is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for copper for pecan is 124% higher.
- Pecan contains 43 times more saturated fat than plantain raw. While pecan contains 6.18g of saturated fat, plantain raw contains only 0.143g.
- Pecan has a lower glycemic index (10) than plantain raw (37).
Nuts, pecans and Plantains, raw are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +227% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +321.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1381.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3135.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +714.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +153.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1572.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +605.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19351.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1754.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 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 | +127403.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31224.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 0.069g | 144% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.081mg | 124% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 0.37g | 110% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 0.032g | 102% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.052mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.14mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 34mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 2.3g | 29% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 122kcal | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 0.143g | 27% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 0.6mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 37mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 18.4mg | 19% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 1.3g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.26mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.299mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.054mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 31.89g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 13.5mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 1.5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0.686mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 499mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 15g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Folate | 22µg | 22µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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
31%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)