Apples vs bananas
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Apples, raw, without skin and Banana.
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Apples, raw, without skin:
48.0kcal
Banana:
89.0kcal
Protein
Apples, raw, without skin:
0.3g
Banana:
1.1g
Carbs
Apples, raw, without skin:
12.8g
Banana:
22.8g
Fat
Apples, raw, without skin:
0.1g
Banana:
0.3g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Apples, raw, without skin has fewer calories (48 vs 89 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Banana has more protein (1.1g vs 0.27g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Apples, raw, without skin has fewer carbs (12.8g vs 22.8g)
Better for Digestion
Banana has more fiber (2.6g vs 1.3g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Apples, raw, without skin | Banana |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 48 | 89 |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.8g | 22.8g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.3g |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.6g |
| Sugar | — | 12.2g |
| Sodium | — | 1mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 2mcg | — |
| Vitamin C | 4.0mg | 8.7mg |
| Vitamin D | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 | — | — |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 5mg | — |
| Iron | 0.1mg | — |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 27mg |
| Potassium | 90mg | 358mg |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | — |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).