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Banana vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Banana and Cream cheese?

  • Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 101% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Banana is lower.

We used Bananas, raw and Cheese, cream types 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.
Banana
6
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.2%
Contains more IronIron +136.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2354.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1840%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +386.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +760%

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
5
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%
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 0% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +555.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1635.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +320%
Contains more CholineCholine +177.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
2
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +313.8%
Contains more WaterWater +42.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +464.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10336.4%
Contains more OtherOther +53%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
1
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27734.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1931.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
5
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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1437.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Cream cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Cream cheese Opinion
Calories 89kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Protein 1.09g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 0.33g 34.44g Cream cheese
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg Banana
Net carbs 20.24g 5.52g Banana
Carbs 22.84g 5.52g Banana
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Banana
Magnesium 27mg 9mg Banana
Calcium 5mg 97mg Cream cheese
Potassium 358mg 132mg Banana
Iron 0.26mg 0.11mg Banana
Sugar 12.23g 3.76g Cream cheese
Fiber 2.6g 0g Banana
Copper 0.078mg 0.018mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Starch 5.38g 0.35g Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 107mg Cream cheese
Sodium 1mg 314mg Banana
Vitamin A 64IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 3µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.27mg 0.011mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.023mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 0.091mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.056mg Banana
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Folate 20µg 9µg Banana
Choline 9.8mg 27.2mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 0.112g 20.213g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 1.483g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.028mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.068mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.05mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.008mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.047mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.077mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Fructose 4.85g 0g Banana
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Cream cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Banana
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.101g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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