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Banana vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Banana and Barbecue sauce

  • Banana is richer than Barbecue sauce in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Barbecue sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 45% more than Banana.
  • Banana has 15 times more Vitamin C than Barbecue sauce. Banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C, while Barbecue sauce has 0.6mg.
  • Banana is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bananas, raw and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Iron +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Equal in Phosphorus - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.072
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Iron +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Equal in Phosphorus - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.072

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin C +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +260%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +260%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Water +36.9%
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +78.5%
Contains more Other +269.9%
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Water +36.9%
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +78.5%
Contains more Other +269.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.4%
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1437.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12.1%
Contains more Glucose +229.1%
Contains more Fructose +192.2%
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
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1437.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12.1%
Contains more Glucose +229.1%
Contains more Fructose +192.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 1.09g 0.82g Banana
Fats 0.33g 0.63g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 22.84g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 89kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 5.38g 0.35g Banana
Fructose 4.85g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 12.23g 33.24g Banana
Fiber 2.6g 0.9g Banana
Calcium 5mg 33mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.26mg 0.64mg Barbecue sauce
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 20mg Banana
Potassium 358mg 232mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 1027mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 0.17mg Barbecue sauce
Copper 0.078mg 0.072mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0.126mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 64IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0.6mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.023mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.056mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 0.597mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.164mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.075mg Banana
Folate 20µg 2µg Banana
Vitamin K 0.5µg 1.8µg Barbecue sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.082g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.101g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Barbecue sauce
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
16%
Banana
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1026mg)
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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