Feta Cheese vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Feta Cheese and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
feta cheese
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and banana:
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than feta cheese.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Feta cheese has 4.8 times less carbohydrates than banana.
- Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Feta cheese is high in calories and banana has 66% less calories than feta cheese - feta cheese has 265 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 93% |
| Fat | 73% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Feta cheese has 4.8 times less carbohydrates than banana - feta cheese has 3.9g 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 feta cheese - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Feta cheese has less sugar than banana - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than banana - feta cheese has 14.2g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and banana has 99% less saturated fat than feta cheese - feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Banana has less cholesterol than feta cheese - feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than feta cheese - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 40 times more Vitamin A than banana - feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Feta cheese has more Vitamin D than banana - feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Feta cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Feta cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both feta cheese and banana contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Feta Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 97 times more calcium than banana - feta cheese has 493mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Feta cheese and banana contain similar amounts of iron - feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 477% more potassium than feta cheese - feta cheese has 62mg 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,
| Feta Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 26 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 22 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, feta cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.265 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.265 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, feta cheese has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.326 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: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Banana (Bananas, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does feta cheese or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Feta cheese is high in calories and banana has 70% less calories than feta cheese - feta cheese has 265 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does feta cheese or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, feta cheese has 4.8 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - feta cheese has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does feta cheese or banana contain more calcium?
Feta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 97 times more calcium than banana - feta cheese has 493mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does feta cheese or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 480% more potassium than feta cheese - feta cheese has 62mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.