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Raisin vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Raisin and Plantain?

  • Raisin is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, while Plantain is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Raisin's daily need coverage for Copper is 28% higher.
  • Plantain has 4 times less Phosphorus than Raisin. Raisin has 101mg of Phosphorus, while Plantain has 28mg.

We used Raisins, seedless and Plantains, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Raisin
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
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 +2400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +224.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg

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.
Raisin
3
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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.756mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
4
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 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 ProteinProtein +288.6%
Contains more FatsFats +155.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.2%
Contains more OtherOther +220.7%
Contains more WaterWater +336.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
3
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Plantain Opinion
Calories 299kcal 116kcal Raisin
Protein 3.07g 0.79g Raisin
Fats 0.46g 0.18g Raisin
Vitamin C 2.3mg 10.9mg Plantain
Net carbs 75.48g 28.85g Raisin
Carbs 79.18g 31.15g Raisin
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Calcium 50mg 2mg Raisin
Potassium 749mg 465mg Raisin
Iron 1.88mg 0.58mg Raisin
Sugar 59.19g 14g Plantain
Fiber 3.7g 2.3g Raisin
Copper 0.318mg 0.066mg Raisin
Zinc 0.22mg 0.13mg Raisin
Starch 2.7g Raisin
Phosphorus 101mg 28mg Raisin
Sodium 11mg 5mg Plantain
Vitamin A 0IU 909IU Plantain
Vitamin A 0µg 45µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.13mg Plantain
Manganese 0.299mg Raisin
Selenium 0.6µg 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.046mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.052mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 0.756mg Raisin
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.24mg Plantain
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0.7µg Raisin
Folate 5µg 26µg Plantain
Choline 11.1mg 12.7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.069g Raisin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.015g Raisin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0.033g Raisin
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.009mg Raisin
Threonine 0.077mg 0.021mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0.022mg Raisin
Leucine 0.096mg 0.036mg Raisin
Lysine 0.084mg 0.037mg Raisin
Methionine 0.021mg 0.01mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.027mg Raisin
Valine 0.083mg 0.028mg Raisin
Histidine 0.072mg 0.039mg Raisin
Fructose 29.68g Raisin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Raisin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
11%
Raisin
18%
Plantain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
13%
Plantain

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.