Banana vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and collard greens:
- Both collard greens and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Banana has more Vitamin B6, however, collard green contains more folate.
- Collard green has 25.5 times less sugar than banana.
- Collard green has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than banana.
- Collard green has 64% less calories than banana.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Collard green has 64% less calories than banana - collard green has 32 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 56% |
| Fat | 3% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Collard green has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than banana - collard green has 5.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both collard greens and banana are high in dietary fiber. Collard green has 54% more dietary fiber than banana - collard green has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Collard green has 25.5 times less sugar than banana - collard green has 0.46g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Collard green has 177% more protein than banana - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both collard greens and banana are low in saturated fat - collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 306% more Vitamin C than banana - collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 82 times more Vitamin A than banana - collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard green has 21 times more Vitamin E than banana - collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 873 times more Vitamin K than banana - collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more Vitamin B6, however, collard green contains more folate. Both banana and collard greens contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Banana | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Collard green is an excellent source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than banana - collard green has 232mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Collard greens and banana contain similar amounts of iron - collard green has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both collard greens and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 68% more potassium than collard green - collard green has 213mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Banana | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | 8.74 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.06 mg | 2.57 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.08 mg |
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 banana and collard greens contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Banana | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 2991 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 4323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, collard green has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.108 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and collard greens contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.082 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.084 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: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does collard greens or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Collard green has 60% less calories than banana - collard green has 32 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Is collard greens or banana better for protein?
Collard green has 180% more protein than banana - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Does collard greens or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, collard green has 3.2 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - collard green has 5.4g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does collard greens or banana contain more calcium?
Collard green is a rich source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than banana - collard green has 232mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does collard greens or banana contain more potassium?
Both collard greens and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 70% more potassium than collard green - collard green has 213mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.