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Banana vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Banana and Icing

  • Banana is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Copper, while Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Banana covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 28% more than Icing.
  • Banana is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bananas, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
Banana
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +952.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +952.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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
Banana
7
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +1430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Banana
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +1430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +397.1%
Contains more Fats +4818.2%
Contains more Carbs +197.2%
Equal in Other - 0.81
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +397.1%
Contains more Fats +4818.2%
Contains more Carbs +197.2%
Equal in Other - 0.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10791.8%
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10791.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Icing Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 67.89g Icing
Protein 1.09g 0g Banana
Fats 0.33g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 22.84g 67.89g Icing
Calories 89kcal 418kcal Icing
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g 63.1g Banana
Fiber 2.6g 0g Banana
Calcium 5mg 3mg Banana
Iron 0.26mg 0.16mg Banana
Magnesium 27mg 1mg Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 18mg Banana
Potassium 358mg 34mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 184mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 0.07mg Banana
Copper 0.078mg 0mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 0.1µg Banana
Vitamin A 64IU 0IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.01mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 0.22mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.055mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0mg Banana
Folate 20µg 8µg Banana
Vitamin K 0.5µg 13µg Icing
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
Saturated Fat 0.112g 2.974g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.