Fruit salad vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fruit salad and bananas
- Fruit salad has more vitamin A, while bananas have more vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B5, and manganese.
- Bananas cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 26% more than fruit salad.
- Fruit salad contains 9 times more vitamin A than bananas. While fruit salad contains 600IU of vitamin A, bananas contain only 64IU.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 | +120% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +421.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +530.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1259.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.03 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
86.15 g
Other:
0.26 g
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +219.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 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 | -96.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +540% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +563.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 0.367mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 358mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 8.7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.334mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.014mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Folate | 3µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.05g | 22.84g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.356mg | 0.665mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 50kcal | 89kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.51g | 1.09g | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.03g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.05g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.23g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.004g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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
3%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)