Green beans vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between green beans and bananas
- Green beans have more vitamin K and vitamin A, while bananas have more vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Green beans cover your daily need for vitamin K, 40% more than bananas.
- Green beans contain 10 times more vitamin A than bananas. While green beans contain 633IU of vitamin A, bananas contain only 64IU.
- The amount of sugar in green beans is lower.
- Green beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of green beans is 20, while the glycemic index of bananas is 48.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Bananas, 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 CalciumCalcium | +780% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9480% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +351.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +555.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +189.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47.9µg | 0.5µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.367mg | 24% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 146mg | 358mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.074mg | 0.334mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 7.88g | 22.84g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.031mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Folate | 33µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.89g | 1.09g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16.9mg | 9.8mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 8.7mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.285mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.68g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.63g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.614mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.064g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.082mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.069mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.116mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.093mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 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
21%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Green beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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.