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Olive oil vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Olive oil and Banana

  • Olive oil has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Banana has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Olive oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 95% more than Banana.
  • Olive oil contains 123 times more Saturated Fat than Banana. While Olive oil contains 13.808g of Saturated Fat, Banana contains only 0.112g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 Iron +115.4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +35700%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Iron +115.4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +35700%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin E +14250%
Contains more Vitamin K +11940%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +14250%
Contains more Vitamin K +11940%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30203%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Fats +30203%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227903.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14315.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
14% 75% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.523 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227903.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14315.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil Banana Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.24g Banana
Protein 0g 1.09g Banana
Fats 100g 0.33g Olive oil
Carbs 0g 22.84g Banana
Calories 884kcal 89kcal Olive oil
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 0g 12.23g Olive oil
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 1mg 5mg Banana
Iron 0.56mg 0.26mg Olive oil
Magnesium 0mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 0mg 22mg Banana
Potassium 1mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 2mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0mg 0.15mg Banana
Copper 0mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 0µg 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 0IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 14.35mg 0.1mg Olive oil
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.031mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 0µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 60.2µg 0.5µg Olive oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0mg 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0mg 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0mg 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0mg 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0mg 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0mg 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0mg 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 13.808g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 72.961g 0.032g Olive oil
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 0.073g Olive oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Olive oil Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Olive oil
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.696g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.