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Banana vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Banana and Chicken meat different?

  • Banana is higher in Manganese, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken meat is 49% higher.
  • Banana contains 14 times more Manganese than Chicken meat. While Banana contains 0.27mg of Manganese, Chicken meat contains only 0.02mg.
  • Banana has less Saturated Fat.

Bananas, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +384.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +727.3%
Contains more Zinc +1193.3%
Contains more Selenium +2290%
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 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +384.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +727.3%
Contains more Zinc +1193.3%
Contains more Selenium +2290%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +380%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
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 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +380%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Protein +2404.6%
Contains more Fats +4021.2%
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Protein +2404.6%
Contains more Fats +4021.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16587.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3968.5%
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16587.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3968.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 0g Banana
Protein 1.09g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 0.33g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 22.84g 0g Banana
Calories 89kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g 0g Chicken meat
Fiber 2.6g 0g Banana
Calcium 5mg 15mg Chicken meat
Iron 0.26mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 358mg 223mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 82mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.078mg 0.066mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0.02mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 64IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.063mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 20µg 5µg Banana
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.028mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.028mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 0.068mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 0.05mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.008mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.047mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.077mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g 3.79g Banana
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 2.97g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.678g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.