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Elderberry vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Elderberry and Banana different?

  • Elderberry is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron, while Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Elderberry covers your daily need of Vitamin C 30% more than Banana.
  • Elderberry contains 8 times more Calcium than Banana. Elderberry contains 38mg of Calcium, while Banana contains 5mg.

Elderberries, raw and Bananas, raw types were 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 +660%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.3%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +27.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Iron +515.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.3%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +27.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
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 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +51.5%
Contains more Protein +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Other +29.7%
Equal in Water - 74.91
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 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 Fats +51.5%
Contains more Protein +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Other +29.7%
Equal in Water - 74.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.4%
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +238.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Banana Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 20.24g Banana
Protein 0.66g 1.09g Banana
Fats 0.5g 0.33g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 22.84g Banana
Calories 73kcal 89kcal Banana
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 2.6g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 5mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.26mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 39mg 22mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 6mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0.11mg 0.15mg Banana
Copper 0.061mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 0.6µg 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 600IU 64IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 3µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 36mg 8.7mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.031mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 6µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.009mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.06mg 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.026mg 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.014mg 0.008mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.033mg 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.015mg 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.112g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.032g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.073g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elderberry 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
22%
Elderberry
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.