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Banana vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Banana and Loquat

  • Banana has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Loquat has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Banana is 21% higher.
  • Loquat has 9 times less Vitamin C than Banana. Banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C, while Loquat has 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Bananas, raw and Loquats, raw.

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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.
Banana
Banana
6
:
3
Loquat
Loquat
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +95%
Contains more Manganese +82.4%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.28
Equal in Sodium - 1
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Loquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +95%
Contains more Manganese +82.4%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.28
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
Banana
10
:
1
Loquat
Loquat
Contains more Vitamin C +770%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2287.5%
Banana
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%
Loquat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +770%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2287.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
4
:
1
Loquat
Loquat
Contains more Protein +153.5%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Carbs +88.1%
Contains more Other +66%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Loquat
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +153.5%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Carbs +88.1%
Contains more Other +66%
Contains more Water +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
1
:
2
Loquat
Loquat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.7%
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Loquat
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Banana Loquat
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 Loquat Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 10.44g Banana
Protein 1.09g 0.43g Banana
Fats 0.33g 0.2g Banana
Carbs 22.84g 12.14g Banana
Calories 89kcal 47kcal Banana
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g Loquat
Fiber 2.6g 1.7g Banana
Calcium 5mg 16mg Loquat
Iron 0.26mg 0.28mg Loquat
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 27mg Loquat
Potassium 358mg 266mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.15mg 0.05mg Banana
Copper 0.078mg 0.04mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0.148mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Banana
Vitamin A 64IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 8.7mg 1mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.019mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.024mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 0.18mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.1mg Banana
Folate 20µg 14µg Banana
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg 0.015mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.015mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg 0.026mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg 0.023mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg 0.004mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.014mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg 0.021mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg 0.007mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g 0.04g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.008g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.091g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Loquat
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
12%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat 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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.