Banana vs Apple
Per 100 g, banana has 89 kcal, 1.1 g protein, 23 g carbohydrate and 0.3 g fat; apple has 52 kcal, 0.3 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat. Banana has 89 kcal per 100 g, 71% more than apple at 52 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Banana | Apple | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | 52 kcal | +37 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0.3 g | +0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23 g | 14 g | +9 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | +0.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 2.4 g | +0.2 g |
| Sugars | 12 g | 10 g | +1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | +0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg | — |
Difference is Banana minus Apple. Full names: Bananas, raw · Apples, raw, with skin.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana · 1 cup, mashed, 225 g | 200 | 2.5 g | 51 g | 0.7 g |
| Apple · 1 cup, quartered or chopped, 125 g | 65 | 0.4 g | 17 g | 0.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Banana · 4% protein · 93% carbohydrate · 3% fat
Apple · 2% protein · 95% carbohydrate · 3% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Banana has 89 kcal per 100 g, 71% more than apple at 52 kcal.
- Banana has 267% more protein per 100 g than apple (1.1 g vs 0.3 g). Per calorie, banana gives 1.2 g of protein per 100 kcal and apple gives 0.6 g.
- Banana has 65% more carbohydrate per 100 g than apple (23 g vs 14 g).
- Banana has 50% more fat per 100 g than apple (0.3 g vs 0.2 g).
- Banana has 8% more fiber per 100 g than apple (2.6 g vs 2.4 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, banana or apple?
Banana has 89 kcal per 100 g, 71% more than apple at 52 kcal.
Which has more protein, banana or apple?
Banana has 267% more protein per 100 g than apple (1.1 g vs 0.3 g). Per calorie, banana gives 1.2 g of protein per 100 kcal and apple gives 0.6 g.
What are the macros of banana vs apple?
Banana: 4% protein, 93% carbohydrate, 3% fat by energy. Apple: 2% protein, 95% carbohydrate, 3% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 173944 (Fruits) and 171688 (Fruits), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.