Banana vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Banana and Potato
- Banana has more Vitamin B6, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 12% more.
- Banana contains 15 times more Sugar than Potato. Banana contains 12.23g of Sugar, while Potato contains 0.82g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bananas, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +126.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +266.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.9% |
~equal in
Water
~79.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1305.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1506.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1765.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +184.2% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 77kcal |
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| Protein | 1.09g | 2.05g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 19.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.24g | 15.39g |
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| Carbs | 22.84g | 17.49g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 358mg | 425mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.81mg |
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| Sugar | 12.23g | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.3mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g | 15.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 57mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 64IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 1.061mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.298mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 9.8mg | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.112g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.042g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.035mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g | 0.26g |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.