Banana vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between bananas and spread
- Bananas have more vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin C, while spread has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
- Spread covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 47% more than bananas.
- The amount of saturated fat in bananas is lower.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of bananas is 48.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bananas, raw and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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 | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +938.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +580% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +168.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +870% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +205.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1640% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +454.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +220% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +535.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +602.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5154.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3413.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1013mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 5.977g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 17.34g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.12mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 7.584g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 2.565g | 17% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 9.7µg | 16% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 7.66g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.172mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.026mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1.74mg | 11% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 62.3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 1.02mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 1.73mg | 7% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 235kcal | 7% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.79mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 110mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.134mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 11.94g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.279mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1012mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.865g)