Banana vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between bananas and merlot
- Bananas have more vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin B5, and manganese than merlot.
- Bananas' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 24% more.
- Merlot contains less sugar.
- Bananas have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bananas is 48, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bananas, raw and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +609.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1013.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +543.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1457.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +810% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1204.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.057mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 2.51g | 7% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 127mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.132mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Folate | 20µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.224mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.031mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.09g | 0.07g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0g | 1% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 83kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
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.