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Banana vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Banana and Egg white

  • Banana has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium, however, Egg white has more Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Egg white is 35% higher.
  • Banana is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bananas, raw and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +119.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +239.1%
Contains more Manganese +2354.5%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
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 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +119.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +239.1%
Contains more Manganese +2354.5%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Selenium +1900%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7240%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +501.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7240%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +501.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +94.1%
Contains more Carbs +3028.8%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Protein +900%
Contains more Water +16.9%
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Fats +94.1%
Contains more Carbs +3028.8%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Protein +900%
Contains more Water +16.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3314.3%
Contains more Glucose +1364.7%
Contains more Fructose +6828.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +600%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3314.3%
Contains more Glucose +1364.7%
Contains more Fructose +6828.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +600%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 0.73g Banana
Protein 1.09g 10.9g Egg white
Fats 0.33g 0.17g Banana
Carbs 22.84g 0.73g Banana
Calories 89kcal 52kcal Banana
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g 0.07g Banana
Sugar 12.23g 0.71g Egg white
Fiber 2.6g 0g Banana
Calcium 5mg 7mg Egg white
Iron 0.26mg 0.08mg Banana
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 15mg Banana
Potassium 358mg 163mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 166mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 0.03mg Banana
Copper 0.078mg 0.023mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0.011mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 64IU 0IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.004mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 0.105mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.19mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.005mg Banana
Folate 20µg 4µg Banana
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Egg white
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.028mg 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 0.068mg 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.05mg 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.008mg 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.047mg 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.077mg 0.29mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0.112g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Egg white
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
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.