Banana Vs Plantains: What's The Difference & Which Is Healthier?

Similar Appearance

[{"selector":"#anim-36386a04-5bdb-4e4e-abd5-63f54e1ca86e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Both bananas & plantains look very similar. Credits: Unsplash

What’s The Difference?

[{"selector":"#anim-ff1328db-29fa-4e85-8f1b-d75132dd9f62 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] If you’ve ever wondered what the difference between the two is, here’s the answer. Credits: Unsplash

Different flavour Profiles

[{"selector":"#anim-bca8be84-d06b-48ea-8d1f-92f1dac096d3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Bananas are sweeter than plantains as they have more sugar content. Plantains are also starchier. Credits: Unsplash

Consumed Differently

[{"selector":"#anim-ed22e62c-34c2-4dcf-bbcb-860dc79f72f2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Where bananas are largely eaten raw when ripe, plantains are cooked. Credits: Unsplash

Which is better for cooking?

[{"selector":"#anim-9327760d-c7a0-4ba2-b99f-55e97d61e6f4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Since plantains are less sweet, they are better for cooking. Credits: Unsplash

Nutrition content

[{"selector":"#anim-3e9ffd0d-d5e2-49f7-851c-d114931c1ac9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Although they are both very nutritious, plantains contain more potassium, magnesium & Vitamin C but have less fibre. Credits: Unsplash

Impacted By Cooking

[{"selector":"#anim-5727c834-5849-4582-adce-848f0acb4cb1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Its nutrition is also impacted by the way it is cooked. Credits: Unsplash

Plantains Are Healthier

[{"selector":"#anim-cb52b016-5656-484d-9bad-9e4f84d4a9b8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] They are both very similar in their nutritional content but plantains are slightly healthier. Credits: Unsplash

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