Persimmon vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between persimmon and plantains
- Plantains have less vitamin C and iron than persimmon.
- Persimmon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 61% more than plantains.
- Persimmon has 14 times more calcium than plantains. While persimmon has 27mg of calcium, plantains have only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of persimmon is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Persimmons, native, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +331% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
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 | +505.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.79g
~equal in
Carbs
~31.15g
~equal in
Water
~67.3g
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 66mg | 10.9mg | 61% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 0.58mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 18% | |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 45µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.756mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 310mg | 465mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 116kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 33.5g | 31.15g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.5g | 28.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.041mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.035mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.058mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.042mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.039mg | 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
17%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)