Beef vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and banana:
- Both beef and banana are high in potassium.
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than beef.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Beef has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana.
- Beef has signficantly more calcium than banana.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and banana has 68% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 93% |
| Fat | 62% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than banana - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than banana - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and banana has 98% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Banana has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Banana has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than beef - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both beef and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beef | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beef has signficantly more calcium than banana - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 765% more iron than banana - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 30% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, beef has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Beef | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Beef | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.402 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.
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| 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | Vitamin K | 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% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 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% | phosphorus | 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 beef or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and banana has 70% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Is beef or banana better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than banana - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Does banana or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or banana contain more potassium?
Both beef and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 30% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.