Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) vs Bananas, raw

Which Is Healthier?

Bananas, raw wins in 17 of 23 nutrient categories. Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) has 37 fewer calories per 100g, while Bananas, raw provides 0.8g more protein.

Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)'s biggest advantage is in Calories (37.0 kcal less).

Bananas, raw's biggest advantage is in Potassium (251.0 mg more).

Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

52 cal | 0.3g protein

Wins 6/23 categories

Bananas, raw

89 cal | 1.1g protein

Wins 17/23 categories

Full Nutrition Comparison

Nutrient	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)	Bananas, raw	Winner	Values
Macronutrients		Macronutrients
Calories	52.0 kcal	89.0 kcal	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 52.0 kcal Bananas, raw: 89.0 kcal Winner: Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Protein	0.26 g	1.1 g	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.26 g Bananas, raw: 1.1 g Winner: Bananas, raw
Total Fat	0.17 g	0.33 g	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.17 g Bananas, raw: 0.33 g Winner: Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Saturated Fat	0.03 g	0.11 g	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.03 g Bananas, raw: 0.11 g Winner: Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Cholesterol	0.00 mg	0.00 mg	Tie	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.00 mg Bananas, raw: 0.00 mg Winner: Tie
Sodium	1.0 mg	1.0 mg	Tie	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 1.0 mg Bananas, raw: 1.0 mg Winner: Tie
Total Carbohydrate	13.8 g	22.8 g	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 13.8 g Bananas, raw: 22.8 g Winner: Bananas, raw
Dietary Fiber	2.4 g	2.6 g	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 2.4 g Bananas, raw: 2.6 g Winner: Bananas, raw
Added Sugars	0.00 g	0.00 g	Tie	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.00 g Bananas, raw: 0.00 g Winner: Tie
Vitamins		Vitamins
Vitamin A	3.0 mcg	3.0 mcg	Tie	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 3.0 mcg Bananas, raw: 3.0 mcg Winner: Tie
Vitamin C	4.6 mg	8.7 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 4.6 mg Bananas, raw: 8.7 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Vitamin D	0.00 mcg	0.00 mcg	Tie	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.00 mcg Bananas, raw: 0.00 mcg Winner: Tie
Vitamin E	0.18 mg	0.10 mg	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.18 mg Bananas, raw: 0.10 mg Winner: Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Vitamin K	2.2 mcg	0.50 mcg	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 2.2 mcg Bananas, raw: 0.50 mcg Winner: Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Thiamin	0.02 mg	0.03 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.02 mg Bananas, raw: 0.03 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	0.07 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.03 mg Bananas, raw: 0.07 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Niacin	0.09 mg	0.67 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.09 mg Bananas, raw: 0.67 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Vitamin B6	0.04 mg	0.37 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.04 mg Bananas, raw: 0.37 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Folate	3.0 mcg	20.0 mcg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 3.0 mcg Bananas, raw: 20.0 mcg Winner: Bananas, raw
Vitamin B12	0.00 mcg	0.00 mcg	Tie	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.00 mcg Bananas, raw: 0.00 mcg Winner: Tie
Minerals		Minerals
Calcium	6.0 mg	5.0 mg	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 6.0 mg Bananas, raw: 5.0 mg Winner: Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Iron	0.12 mg	0.26 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.12 mg Bananas, raw: 0.26 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Potassium	107.0 mg	358.0 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 107.0 mg Bananas, raw: 358.0 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Magnesium	5.0 mg	27.0 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 5.0 mg Bananas, raw: 27.0 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Phosphorus	11.0 mg	22.0 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 11.0 mg Bananas, raw: 22.0 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Zinc	0.04 mg	0.15 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.04 mg Bananas, raw: 0.15 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Copper	0.03 mg	0.08 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.03 mg Bananas, raw: 0.08 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Manganese	0.04 mg	0.27 mg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.04 mg Bananas, raw: 0.27 mg Winner: Bananas, raw
Selenium	0.00 mcg	1.0 mcg	Bananas, raw	Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program): 0.00 mcg Bananas, raw: 1.0 mcg Winner: Bananas, raw

All values per 100g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) or Bananas, raw healthier?

Bananas, raw comes out ahead in 17 of 23 nutrient categories. Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) has fewer calories (37 difference per 100g) and Bananas, raw has more protein (0.8g more per 100g).

Which has more protein, Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) or Bananas, raw?

Bananas, raw has more protein with 1.1g per 100g compared to 0.3g.