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Banana vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Banana and Corn raw?

  • Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Corn raw is higher in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Banana's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 21% more.

We used Bananas, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw types in this article.

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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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +65.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.5%
Contains more Zinc +206.7%
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 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +65.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.5%
Contains more Zinc +206.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.7%
Contains more Folate +110%
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 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.7%
Contains more Folate +110%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22.1%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +309.1%
Equal in Water - 76.05
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Carbs +22.1%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +309.1%
Equal in Water - 76.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +567.1%
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +567.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +168.5%
Contains more Glucose +45.2%
Contains more Fructose +150%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 5.7
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
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +168.5%
Contains more Glucose +45.2%
Contains more Fructose +150%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 5.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 16.7g Banana
Protein 1.09g 3.27g Corn raw
Fats 0.33g 1.35g Corn raw
Carbs 22.84g 18.7g Banana
Calories 89kcal 86kcal Banana
Starch 5.38g 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 4.85g 1.94g Banana
Sugar 12.23g 6.26g Corn raw
Fiber 2.6g 2g Banana
Calcium 5mg 2mg Banana
Iron 0.26mg 0.52mg Corn raw
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 22mg 89mg Corn raw
Potassium 358mg 270mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 15mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 0.46mg Corn raw
Copper 0.078mg 0.054mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0.163mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Banana
Vitamin A 64IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.07mg Banana
Vitamin C 8.7mg 6.8mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.155mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.055mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.093mg Banana
Folate 20µg 42µg Corn raw
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.3µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.028mg 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.068mg 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.05mg 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.008mg 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.047mg 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.077mg 0.089mg Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.112g 0.325g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.432g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.487g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.