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Banana vs. Sour cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Banana and Sour cherry

  • Banana has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, however, Sour cherry is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Banana's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 25% more.
  • Banana contains 29 times more Vitamin C than Sour cherry. Banana contains 8.7mg of Vitamin C, while Sour cherry contains 0.3mg.
  • Sour cherry contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bananas, raw and Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained.

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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 +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +211.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +357.6%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +146.2%
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 4% 24% 6% 7% 11% 1% 2% 0% 8% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +211.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +357.6%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +146.2%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +714.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +680.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1520%
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 7% 15% 5% 3% 11% 0% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +714.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +680.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Fats +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +118.6%
Contains more Other +144.1%
Contains more Water +17.9%
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.45 g
Water: 88.31 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Fats +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +118.6%
Contains more Other +144.1%
Contains more Water +17.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +23800%
Contains more Glucose +18.9%
Contains more Fructose +73.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
60% 40%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.01 g
Glucose: 4.19 g
Fructose: 2.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +23800%
Contains more Glucose +18.9%
Contains more Fructose +73.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Sour cherry Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 9.25g Banana
Protein 1.09g 0.69g Banana
Fats 0.33g 0.21g Banana
Carbs 22.84g 10.45g Banana
Calories 89kcal 42kcal Banana
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g 2.79g Banana
Sugar 12.23g 6.99g Sour cherry
Fiber 2.6g 1.2g Banana
Calcium 5mg 11mg Sour cherry
Iron 0.26mg 0.64mg Sour cherry
Magnesium 27mg 8mg Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 16mg Banana
Potassium 358mg 115mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 4mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 0.07mg Banana
Copper 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0.059mg Banana
Selenium 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0.3mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.025mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.065mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 0.26mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.041mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.047mg Banana
Folate 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 0.5µg 8.1µg Sour cherry
Tryptophan 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g Sour cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Banana Sour cherry
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
5%
Sour cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
6%
Sour cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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

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. Sour cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167769/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.