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Banana vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bananas and veal

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin B2 in veal is higher than in bananas.
  • Veal covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 53% more than bananas.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bananas is lower.
  • Veal has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of veal is 0, while the glycemic index of bananas is 48.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bananas, raw and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.

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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
3
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%
Veal
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +671.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more IronIron +280.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +886.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1270%
~equal in Potassium ~337mg

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
3
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% 1% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
Veal
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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 0% 0% 3% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +269.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +869.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.39mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
2
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Veal
3
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2136.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2190.9%
Contains more OtherOther +56.6%

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
Veal
2
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8775%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +653.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Veal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.27µg 53%
Protein 1.09g 24.38g 47%
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 8.03mg 46%
Cholesterol 0mg 103mg 34%
Zinc 0.15mg 3.87mg 34%
Phosphorus 22mg 217mg 28%
Selenium 1µg 13.7µg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 1.16mg 17%
Choline 9.8mg 95mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.27mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.112g 3.04g 13%
Fats 0.33g 7.56g 11%
Manganese 0.27mg 0.035mg 10%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg 10%
Iron 0.26mg 0.99mg 9%
Carbs 22.84g 0g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 2.84g 7%
Fructose 4.85g 6%
Calories 89kcal 172kcal 4%
Sodium 1mg 83mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.07mg 3%
Copper 0.078mg 0.103mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.55g 3%
Starch 5.38g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.39mg 2%
Folate 20µg 11µg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 24mg 1%
Potassium 358mg 337mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 1.2µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 20.24g 0g N/A
Sugar 12.23g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.15mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 1.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 1.94mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 2.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.984mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 1.347mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.885mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.928g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.