Roselle vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Roselle and Plantain different?
- Roselle is higher in Calcium, and Iron, however, Plantain is richer in Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Roselle is 21% higher.
- Roselle contains 3 times more Iron than Plantain. While Roselle contains 1.48mg of Iron, Plantain contains only 0.58mg.
Roselle, raw and Plantains, cooked 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 | +59.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +255.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.7% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 49kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 0.96g | 0.79g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 10.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.31g | 28.85g |
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| Carbs | 11.31g | 31.15g |
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 215mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 208mg | 465mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.58mg |
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| Sugar | 14g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 28mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 287IU | 909IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 45µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.31mg | 0.756mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 26µg |
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| Choline | 12.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.022mg |
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| Leucine | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
6%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.