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Potato vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato and Banana

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Banana is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 12% more.
  • Potato contains 3 times more Iron than Banana. Potato contains 0.81mg of Iron, while Banana contains 0.26mg.
  • Potato contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Potato
6
:
4
Banana
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +211.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +211.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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.
Potato
4
:
6
Banana
Contains more Vitamin C +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 C +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
:
2
Banana
Contains more Protein +88.1%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Equal in Water - 74.91
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 Protein +88.1%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Equal in Water - 74.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
:
2
Banana
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
:
4
Banana
Contains more Starch +184.2%
Contains more Sucrose +1305.9%
Contains more Glucose +1506.5%
Contains more Fructose +1765.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +184.2%
Contains more Sucrose +1305.9%
Contains more Glucose +1506.5%
Contains more Fructose +1765.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Banana Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 20.24g Banana
Protein 2.05g 1.09g Potato
Fats 0.09g 0.33g Banana
Carbs 17.49g 22.84g Banana
Calories 77kcal 89kcal Banana
Starch 15.29g 5.38g Potato
Fructose 0.26g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 0.82g 12.23g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 12mg 5mg Potato
Iron 0.81mg 0.26mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 57mg 22mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 358mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0.3mg 0.15mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.078mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 0.4µg 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 2IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 19.7mg 8.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.031mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.665mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 15µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 2µg 0.5µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.009mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg 0.028mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.028mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg 0.068mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg 0.05mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg 0.008mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.049mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg 0.047mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.112g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.032g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.073g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.