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Banana vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Banana and Chinese cuisine

  • Banana has more Vitamin B6, while Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need of Vitamin K 42% more than Banana.
  • Banana contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Chinese cuisine. While Banana contains 0.367mg of Vitamin B6, Chinese cuisine contains only 0.161mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Banana is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bananas, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +80%
Contains more Potassium +75.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +83.7%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.5%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Selenium +570%
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +75.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +83.7%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +326.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.5%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Selenium +570%

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 B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128%
Contains more Vitamin A +1871.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +720%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +10160%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128%
Contains more Vitamin A +1871.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +720%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +10160%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +213.3%
Contains more Protein +549.5%
Contains more Fats +1506.1%
Contains more Other +81.9%
Equal in Water - 78.82
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +213.3%
Contains more Protein +549.5%
Contains more Fats +1506.1%
Contains more Other +81.9%
Equal in Water - 78.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3703.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2817.8%
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3703.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2817.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +195.6%
Contains more Sucrose +104.3%
Contains more Glucose +621.7%
Contains more Fructose +781.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +195.6%
Contains more Sucrose +104.3%
Contains more Glucose +621.7%
Contains more Fructose +781.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 5.79g Banana
Protein 1.09g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 0.33g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 22.84g 7.29g Banana
Calories 89kcal 105kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 5.38g 1.82g Banana
Fructose 4.85g 0.55g Banana
Sugar 12.23g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Banana
Calcium 5mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 0.26mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 358mg 204mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 409mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.078mg 0.049mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0.147mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 64IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 8.7mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.033mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.055mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.161mg Banana
Folate 20µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0.5µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.028mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.068mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.05mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.008mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.047mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.077mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Banana
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g 0.978g Banana
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.