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Clementine vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Clementine and Banana

  • Clementine has more Vitamin C, while Banana has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Clementine covers your daily need of Vitamin C 45% more than Banana.
  • Clementine contains 6 times more Calcium than Banana. While Clementine contains 30mg of Calcium, Banana contains only 5mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Clementine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Clementines, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Banana
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.3%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1073.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
~equal in Phosphorus ~22mg
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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.
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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Banana
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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 29% 3.8% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.665mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Banana
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23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90%
Contains more OtherOther +107.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 17% 18%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.96 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 1.64 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Banana
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31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +149.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +213.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +195.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clementine Banana Opinion
Calories 47kcal 89kcal Banana
Protein 0.85g 1.09g Banana
Fats 0.15g 0.33g Banana
Vitamin C 48.8mg 8.7mg Clementine
Net carbs 10.32g 20.24g Banana
Carbs 12.02g 22.84g Banana
Magnesium 10mg 27mg Banana
Calcium 30mg 5mg Clementine
Potassium 177mg 358mg Banana
Iron 0.14mg 0.26mg Banana
Sugar 9.18g 12.23g Clementine
Fiber 1.7g 2.6g Banana
Copper 0.043mg 0.078mg Banana
Zinc 0.06mg 0.15mg Banana
Starch 0g 5.38g Banana
Phosphorus 21mg 22mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 64IU Banana
Vitamin A 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.1mg Clementine
Manganese 0.023mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 0.1µg 1µg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.031mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.636mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.367mg Banana
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Banana
Folate 24µg 20µg Clementine
Choline 14mg 9.8mg Clementine
Saturated Fat 0.112g Clementine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Fructose 1.64g 4.85g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clementine Banana
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
20%
Clementine
15%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Clementine
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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.

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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.