Kefir vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kefir and banana different?
- Kefir is higher in vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin D; however, banana is richer in vitamin B6, manganese, fiber, vitamin C, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for banana is 24% higher.
- Kefir has a lower glycemic index (36) than banana (48).
Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY and Bananas, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +2500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +206.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +377.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +766.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5300% |
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 | +789.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +343.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +532.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +247.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +409.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +868.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 41kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 3.79g | 1.09g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 8.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.48g | 20.24g |
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| Carbs | 4.48g | 22.84g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 130mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 164mg | 358mg |
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| Iron | 0.04mg | 0.26mg |
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| Sugar | 4.61g | 12.23g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.078mg |
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| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.15mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 22mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 569IU | 64IU |
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| Vitamin A | 171µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.27mg |
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| Selenium | 3.6µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.385mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 20µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.037g | 0g |
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| Choline | 15.2mg | 9.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.658g | 0.112g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.31g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 4.85g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kefir is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kefir is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.546g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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