Apple Cider vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple cider
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and banana:
- Apple cider has 51% less carbohydrates than banana.
- Banana has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apple cider has 48% less calories than banana - banana has 89 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to banana for fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 93% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apple cider has 51% less carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than apple cider - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Banana and apple cider contain similar amounts of sugar - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Banana and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - banana has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both banana and apple cider are low in saturated fat - banana has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has 867% more Vitamin C than apple cider - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Banana and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - banana has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Banana and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Banana and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple cider and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Apple Cider | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Banana and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - banana has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Banana and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - banana has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 254% more potassium than apple cider - banana has 358mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both apple cider and banana contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apple Cider | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 22 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 26 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, banana has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple cider per 100 grams.
| Apple Cider | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple cider and banana contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Cider | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Banana (Bananas, raw) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does banana or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Apple cider has 50% less calories than banana - banana has 89 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does banana or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple cider has 50% fewer carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does banana or apple cider contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than apple cider - banana has 358mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.