Banana vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between bananas and cherries
- Bananas have more vitamin B6, manganese, and potassium, while cherries have more vitamin A.
- Bananas cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 25% more than cherries.
- Bananas contain 3 times more magnesium than cherries. While bananas contain 27mg of magnesium, cherries contain only 9mg.
- The amount of sugar in cherries is lower.
- Cherries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherries is 22, while the glycemic index of bananas is 48.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bananas, raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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 | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +734.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +320% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +198.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +19.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +38.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.044mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.112mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 173mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 12.18g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.104mg | 3% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 50kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 3.51g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 2.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 8.49g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.