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Banana vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Banana and Loquat

  • Banana has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Loquat has more Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Banana is 21% higher.
  • Loquat has 9 times less Vitamin C than Banana. Banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C, while Loquat has 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Bananas, raw and Loquats, 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
6
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%
Loquat
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +95%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.28mg
~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
10
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%
Loquat
1
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 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +770%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2287.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Loquat
1
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.5%
Contains more FatsFats +65%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.1%
Contains more OtherOther +66%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
1
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
Loquat
2
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Loquat Opinion
Calories 89kcal 47kcal Banana
Protein 1.09g 0.43g Banana
Fats 0.33g 0.2g Banana
Vitamin C 8.7mg 1mg Banana
Net carbs 20.24g 10.44g Banana
Carbs 22.84g 12.14g Banana
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Banana
Calcium 5mg 16mg Loquat
Potassium 358mg 266mg Banana
Iron 0.26mg 0.28mg Loquat
Sugar 12.23g Loquat
Fiber 2.6g 1.7g Banana
Copper 0.078mg 0.04mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 0.05mg Banana
Starch 5.38g Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 27mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 64IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A 3µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0.148mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.019mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.024mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 0.18mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Folate 20µg 14µg Banana
Choline 9.8mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g 0.04g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.008g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.091g Loquat
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg 0.015mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.015mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg 0.026mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg 0.023mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg 0.004mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.014mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg 0.021mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg 0.007mg Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Loquat
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
11%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.