Banana vs. Applesauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bananas and applesauce different?
- Bananas have more vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, potassium, fiber, vitamin B5, magnesium, and copper than applesauce.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for bananas is 26% higher.
- Bananas contain 11 times more manganese than applesauce. While bananas contain 0.27mg of manganese, applesauce contains only 0.025mg.
Bananas, raw and Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +383.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +188.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +340% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +980% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +770% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +691.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +714.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1259.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
0.17 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
88.22 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +541.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +245.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +421.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.13 g
Glucose:
2.3 g
Fructose:
5.88 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +111.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +116.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +21.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +600% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.027mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.025mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 1mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 74mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.1g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.027mg | 6% |
| Folate | 20µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 11.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.084mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 0.17g | 2% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 42kcal | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 0g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 5.88g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 10.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 9.39g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
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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
15%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Applesauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Applesauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Applesauce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)