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Bean raw vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bean raw and Banana

  • Bean raw has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium than Banana.
  • Bean raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 126% more.
  • Bean raw contains 28 times more Selenium than Banana. Bean raw contains 27.9µg of Selenium, while Banana contains 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw and Bananas, 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.
Bean raw
Bean raw
9
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains more Calcium +2160%
Contains more Iron +1850%
Contains more Magnesium +551.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1768.2%
Contains more Potassium +289.1%
Contains more Zinc +1420%
Contains more Copper +1044.9%
Contains more Manganese +325.2%
Contains more Selenium +2690%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Bean raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 191% 126% 177% 123% 2% 63% 298% 150% 153%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +2160%
Contains more Iron +1850%
Contains more Magnesium +551.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1768.2%
Contains more Potassium +289.1%
Contains more Zinc +1420%
Contains more Copper +1044.9%
Contains more Manganese +325.2%
Contains more Selenium +2690%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%

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.
Bean raw
Bean raw
8
:
2
Banana
Banana
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +2525%
Contains more Vitamin K +1020%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.1%
Bean raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 21% 179% 49% 23% 48% 110% 394% 0% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +2525%
Contains more Vitamin K +1020%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean raw
Bean raw
4
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains more Protein +1865.1%
Contains more Fats +272.7%
Contains more Carbs +173.9%
Contains more Other +318.1%
Contains more Water +561.2%
Bean raw
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +1865.1%
Contains more Fats +272.7%
Contains more Carbs +173.9%
Contains more Other +318.1%
Contains more Water +561.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean raw
Bean raw
2
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Bean raw
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.407 g
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean raw
Bean raw
1
:
4
Banana
Banana
Contains more Starch +535.1%
Contains more Sucrose +20.7%
Contains more Glucose +3730.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Bean raw
94% 5%
Starch: 34.17 g
Sucrose: 1.98 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Banana
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
Contains more Starch +535.1%
Contains more Sucrose +20.7%
Contains more Glucose +3730.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Bean raw Banana
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Banana Opinion
Net carbs 47.05g 20.24g Bean raw
Protein 21.42g 1.09g Bean raw
Fats 1.23g 0.33g Bean raw
Carbs 62.55g 22.84g Bean raw
Calories 347kcal 89kcal Bean raw
Starch 34.17g 5.38g Bean raw
Fructose 0g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 2.11g 12.23g Bean raw
Fiber 15.5g 2.6g Bean raw
Calcium 113mg 5mg Bean raw
Iron 5.07mg 0.26mg Bean raw
Magnesium 176mg 27mg Bean raw
Phosphorus 411mg 22mg Bean raw
Potassium 1393mg 358mg Bean raw
Sodium 12mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 2.28mg 0.15mg Bean raw
Copper 0.893mg 0.078mg Bean raw
Manganese 1.148mg 0.27mg Bean raw
Selenium 27.9µg 1µg Bean raw
Vitamin A 0IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.1mg Bean raw
Vitamin C 6.3mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.031mg Bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.073mg Bean raw
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 0.665mg Bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 0.334mg Bean raw
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.367mg Bean raw
Folate 525µg 20µg Bean raw
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0.5µg Bean raw
Tryptophan 0.237mg 0.009mg Bean raw
Threonine 0.81mg 0.028mg Bean raw
Isoleucine 0.871mg 0.028mg Bean raw
Leucine 1.558mg 0.068mg Bean raw
Lysine 1.356mg 0.05mg Bean raw
Methionine 0.259mg 0.008mg Bean raw
Phenylalanine 1.095mg 0.049mg Bean raw
Valine 0.998mg 0.047mg Bean raw
Histidine 0.556mg 0.077mg Bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.235g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.229g 0.032g Bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 0.073g Bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean raw Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
70%
Bean raw
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.