Banana vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bananas and Asian pears
- Bananas are richer than Asian pears in vitamin B6, manganese, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B5.
- Bananas cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 27% more than Asian pears.
- Bananas have 5 times more vitamin B5 than Asian pears. Bananas have 0.334mg of vitamin B5, while Asian pears have 0.07mg.
- Asian pears are lower in sugar.
- Bananas have a higher glycemic index (48) than Asian pears (18).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bananas, raw and Pears, asian, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +237.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +195.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +350% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +128.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +203.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +377.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1568.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
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:
0.5 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
10.65 g
Water:
88.25 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.3% |
| 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
0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.1% |
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 | 0.022mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 121mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 3.8mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 10.65g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.6g | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 4.5µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.219mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 42kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 5.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 0.5g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 7.05g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 7.05g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.049g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.055g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.005mg | 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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asian pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)