Banana vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between bananas and chocolate
- Bananas have more vitamin B6; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and caffeine.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 106% more.
- Bananas contain 9 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate. Bananas contain 0.367mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate contains 0.042mg.
- Bananas contain less saturated fat.
- Bananas have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bananas is 48, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bananas, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +440.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1020% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2984.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1217.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1240% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +836.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +425.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +773.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1520% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +7622.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +347.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9378.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +167.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29712.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1395.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1835.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 1.028mg | 106% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 8.02mg | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 1.419mg | 50% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 31.28g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 146mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 206mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.042mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 546kcal | 23% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 7g | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 2.01mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 61.17g | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 1.09g | 4.88g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 1.092g | 7% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 559mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 8.1µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.297mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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 richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.407g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins