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Banana vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Banana and Banana

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Bananas, 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.
    Banana
    0
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1.5% 32% 9.8% 26% 4.1% 9.4% 0.13% 35% 5.5%
    Banana
    0
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1.5% 32% 9.8% 26% 4.1% 9.4% 0.13% 35% 5.5%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~5mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~358mg
    ~equal in Iron ~0.26mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.078mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.15mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~22mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~1mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.27mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~1µg

    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.
    Banana
    0
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 3.8% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
    Banana
    0
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 3.8% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~8.7mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~64IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.1mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.031mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.073mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.665mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.334mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.367mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0.5µg
    ~equal in Folate ~20µg
    ~equal in Choline ~9.8mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Banana
    0
    23% 75%
    Protein: 1.09 g
    Fats: 0.33 g
    Carbs: 22.84 g
    Water: 74.91 g
    Other: 0.83 g
    Banana
    0
    23% 75%
    Protein: 1.09 g
    Fats: 0.33 g
    Carbs: 22.84 g
    Water: 74.91 g
    Other: 0.83 g
    ~equal in Protein ~1.09g
    ~equal in Fats ~0.33g
    ~equal in Carbs ~22.84g
    ~equal in Water ~74.91g
    ~equal in Other ~0.83g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Banana
    0
    52% 15% 34%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
    Banana
    0
    52% 15% 34%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.112g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.032g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.073g

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Banana
    0
    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
    Banana
    0
    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
    ~equal in Starch ~5.38g
    ~equal in Sucrose ~2.39g
    ~equal in Glucose ~4.98g
    ~equal in Fructose ~4.85g
    ~equal in Lactose ~0g
    ~equal in Maltose ~0.01g
    ~equal in Galactose ~0g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Banana Banana Opinion
    Calories 89kcal 89kcal
    Protein 1.09g 1.09g
    Fats 0.33g 0.33g
    Vitamin C 8.7mg 8.7mg
    Net carbs 20.24g 20.24g
    Carbs 22.84g 22.84g
    Magnesium 27mg 27mg
    Calcium 5mg 5mg
    Potassium 358mg 358mg
    Iron 0.26mg 0.26mg
    Sugar 12.23g 12.23g
    Fiber 2.6g 2.6g
    Copper 0.078mg 0.078mg
    Zinc 0.15mg 0.15mg
    Starch 5.38g 5.38g
    Phosphorus 22mg 22mg
    Sodium 1mg 1mg
    Vitamin A 64IU 64IU
    Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
    Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.1mg
    Manganese 0.27mg 0.27mg
    Selenium 1µg 1µg
    Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.031mg
    Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.073mg
    Vitamin B3 0.665mg 0.665mg
    Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.334mg
    Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.367mg
    Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.5µg
    Folate 20µg 20µg
    Choline 9.8mg 9.8mg
    Saturated Fat 0.112g 0.112g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.032g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.073g
    Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.009mg
    Threonine 0.028mg 0.028mg
    Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.028mg
    Leucine 0.068mg 0.068mg
    Lysine 0.05mg 0.05mg
    Methionine 0.008mg 0.008mg
    Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.049mg
    Valine 0.047mg 0.047mg
    Histidine 0.077mg 0.077mg
    Fructose 4.85g 4.85g

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Banana Banana
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
    Banana
    15%
    Banana
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    14%
    Banana
    14%
    Banana

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (12.23 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.112 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (48)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
    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.
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.

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