Grapes vs plantain: which is healthier?
Plantain is more nutrient-dense, scoring 47/100 against 42/100 for grapes. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Grapes
69 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 151 g
Plantain
121 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup sliced, boiled: 137 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesGrapes69 vs 121 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even0.7 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberPlantain0.9 vs 2.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPlantain15 vs 2.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPlantain191 vs 289 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Grapes, 100 g | Plantain, 100 g | Grapes, 151 g | Plantain, 137 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 69 kcal | 121 kcal | 104 kcal | 166 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | 29 g | 27 g | 40 g |
| Sugars | 15 g | 2.3 g | 23 g | 3.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 2.6 g | 1.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | <0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg | 9.1 mg | 4.8 mg | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0 µg | 4.5 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 191 mg | 289 mg | 288 mg | 396 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.5 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 3 mg | 15 mg | 4.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 28 mg | 11 mg | 38 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg | 3 mg | 2.7 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.