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Veal vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Veal and Banana

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B2 in Veal is higher than in Banana.
  • Veal covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 53% more than Banana.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
Veal
Veal
6
:
4
Banana
Banana
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +280.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +886.4%
Contains more Zinc +2480%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +1270%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +671.4%
Equal in Potassium - 358
Veal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +280.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +886.4%
Contains more Zinc +2480%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +1270%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +671.4%
Equal in Potassium - 358

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.
Veal
Veal
8
:
3
Banana
Banana
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.367
Veal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Banana
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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.367

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
Veal
3
:
2
Banana
Banana
Contains more Protein +2136.7%
Contains more Fats +2190.9%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Veal
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Banana
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 +2136.7%
Contains more Fats +2190.9%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
Veal
2
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +653.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Veal
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +653.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal Banana Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.24g Banana
Protein 24.38g 1.09g Veal
Fats 7.56g 0.33g Veal
Carbs 0g 22.84g Banana
Calories 172kcal 89kcal Veal
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 0g 12.23g Veal
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 17mg 5mg Veal
Iron 0.99mg 0.26mg Veal
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 217mg 22mg Veal
Potassium 337mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 83mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 3.87mg 0.15mg Veal
Copper 0.103mg 0.078mg Veal
Manganese 0.035mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 13.7µg 1µg Veal
Vitamin A 0IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.1mg Veal
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.031mg Veal
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.073mg Veal
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 0.665mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.334mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.367mg Veal
Folate 11µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 0µg Veal
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.5µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.009mg Veal
Threonine 1.065mg 0.028mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.028mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg 0.068mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg 0.05mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg 0.008mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 0.049mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg 0.047mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg 0.077mg Veal
Cholesterol 103mg 0mg Banana
Saturated Fat 3.04g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g 0.032g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 0.073g Veal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal 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
47%
Veal
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.928g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.