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Banana vs. Crabapple (Malus) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Banana and Crabapple (Malus)?

  • Banana is richer than Crabapple (Malus) in Manganese.
  • Banana has 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Crabapple (Malus). While Banana has 0.665mg of Vitamin B3, Crabapple (Malus) has only 0.1mg.

We used Bananas, raw and Crabapples, raw types 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 Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.5%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +134.8%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 5% 7% 18% 1% 0% 23% 15% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.5%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +134.8%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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.
Banana
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +565%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 27% 8% 5% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +565%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 78.94
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
20% 79%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.95 g
Water: 78.94 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 78.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.5%
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
32% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Crabapple (Malus) Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 19.95g Banana
Protein 1.09g 0.4g Banana
Fats 0.33g 0.3g Banana
Carbs 22.84g 19.95g Banana
Calories 89kcal 76kcal Banana
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g Crabapple (Malus)
Fiber 2.6g Banana
Calcium 5mg 18mg Crabapple (Malus)
Iron 0.26mg 0.36mg Crabapple (Malus)
Magnesium 27mg 7mg Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 15mg Banana
Potassium 358mg 194mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.15mg Banana
Copper 0.078mg 0.067mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0.115mg Banana
Selenium 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 64IU 40IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 8.7mg 8mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.03mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.02mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg Banana
Folate 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.004mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg 0.014mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.016mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg 0.025mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg 0.025mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg 0.004mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.011mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg 0.019mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg 0.006mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g 0.048g Crabapple (Malus)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.012g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.088g Crabapple (Malus)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana Crabapple (Malus)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Banana
4%
Crabapple (Malus)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
8%
Crabapple (Malus)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/nutrients
  2. Crabapple (Malus) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171721/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.