Cheese vs. Banana

Nutrition comparison of Cheese and Banana


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cheese versus banana (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheese and banana:

  • Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than cheese.
  • Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Cheese has more beta-carotene than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cheese.
  • Cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana.
  • Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cheese and banana is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cheese is high in calories and banana has 77% less calories than cheese - cheese has 384 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 25:0:75 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cheese Banana
Protein 25% 5%
Carbohydrates ~ 93%
Fat 75% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana - cheese has 0.13g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheese - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Cheese has less sugar than banana - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than banana - cheese has 23.5g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Cheese is high in saturated fat and banana has 99% less saturated fat than cheese - cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Banana has less cholesterol than cheese - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than cheese - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 57 times more Vitamin A than banana - cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Cheese has more Vitamin D than banana - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cheese and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Cheese Banana
Thiamin 0.023 MG 0.031 MG
Riboflavin 0.318 MG 0.073 MG
Niacin 0.114 MG 0.665 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.249 MG 0.334 MG
Vitamin B6 0.061 MG 0.367 MG
Folate 13 UG 20 UG
Vitamin B12 1.23 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 130 times more calcium than banana - cheese has 659mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.

iron

Cheese and banana contain similar amounts of iron - cheese has 0.59mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.

potassium

Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 321% more potassium than cheese - cheese has 85mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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, cheese has more beta-carotene than banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cheese per 100 grams.

Cheese Banana
beta-carotene 56 UG 26 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 25 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 22 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.

Cheese Banana
alpha linoleic acid 0.332 G 0.027 G
Total 0.332 G 0.027 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheese has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.

Cheese Banana
linoleic acid 0.532 G 0.046 G
Total 0.532 G 0.046 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Banana (Bananas, raw) .

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FAQ

Does cheese or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cheese is high in calories and banana has 80% less calories than cheese - cheese has 384 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.

Does cheese or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than banana - cheese has 0.13g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.

Does cheese or banana contain more calcium?
Cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 130 times more calcium than banana - cheese has 659mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.

Does cheese or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than cheese - cheese has 85mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.

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