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Banana vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Banana and Clementine

  • Banana has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Potassium, while Clementine has more Vitamin C.
  • Clementine covers your daily need of Vitamin C 45% more than Banana.
  • Banana contains 12 times more Manganese than Clementine. While Banana contains 0.27mg of Manganese, Clementine contains only 0.023mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Clementine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bananas, raw and Clementines, 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.
Banana
7
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 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.3%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1073.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
~equal in Phosphorus ~21mg
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.636mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
4
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90%
Contains more OtherOther +107.5%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
4
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
65% 17% 18%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.96 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 1.64 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +213.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +195.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +149.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Clementine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Clementine Opinion
Calories 89kcal 47kcal Banana
Protein 1.09g 0.85g Banana
Fats 0.33g 0.15g Banana
Vitamin C 8.7mg 48.8mg Clementine
Net carbs 20.24g 10.32g Banana
Carbs 22.84g 12.02g Banana
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Banana
Calcium 5mg 30mg Clementine
Potassium 358mg 177mg Banana
Iron 0.26mg 0.14mg Banana
Sugar 12.23g 9.18g Clementine
Fiber 2.6g 1.7g Banana
Copper 0.078mg 0.043mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 0.06mg Banana
Starch 5.38g 0g Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 21mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 64IU Banana
Vitamin A 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.2mg Clementine
Manganese 0.27mg 0.023mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 0.1µg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.086mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.03mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 0.636mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.151mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.075mg Banana
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Banana
Folate 20µg 24µg Clementine
Choline 9.8mg 14mg Clementine
Saturated Fat 0.112g Clementine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Fructose 4.85g 1.64g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Clementine
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
20%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.