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Cheddar Cheese vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Banana different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Banana.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 94% higher.
  • Banana has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, cheddar and Bananas, raw are the varieties used 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 Calcium +14100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1968.2%
Contains more Zinc +2326.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +371.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +14100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1968.2%
Contains more Zinc +2326.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +371.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +1840.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +380%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1027.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +456.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 A +1840.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +380%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1027.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +456.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1998.2%
Contains more Fats +9993.9%
Contains more Other +347%
Contains more Carbs +639.2%
Contains more Water +102.4%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
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 +1998.2%
Contains more Fats +9993.9%
Contains more Other +347%
Contains more Carbs +639.2%
Contains more Water +102.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28793.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1846.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28793.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1846.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1815.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1815.4%
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.
Cheddar Cheese Banana
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Banana Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 20.24g Banana
Protein 22.87g 1.09g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.33g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 22.84g Banana
Calories 404kcal 89kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 0g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 0.48g 12.23g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 710mg 5mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.26mg Banana
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Phosphorus 455mg 22mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 653mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 3.64mg 0.15mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.027mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 28.5µg 1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 64IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 3µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.1mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.031mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.073mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.334mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 27µg 20µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.009mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.028mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.028mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.068mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.05mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.008mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.049mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.047mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.077mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Banana
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Banana
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.112g Banana
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.032g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.073g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Banana
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.755g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.