Banana vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Banana and Fruit salad
- The amount of Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Manganese in Banana is higher than in Fruit salad.
- Banana covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 26% more than Fruit salad.
- Banana contains 7 times more Folate than Fruit salad. While Banana contains 20µg of Folate, Fruit salad contains only 3µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bananas, raw and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
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 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +421.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +530.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1259.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +837.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +219.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +540% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +563.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.4% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 50kcal |
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| Protein | 1.09g | 0.51g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.03g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 3.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.24g | 12.05g |
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| Carbs | 22.84g | 13.05g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 358mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 12.23g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.14mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 14mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 64IU | 600IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.151mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 9.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.112g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.011g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)