Banana vs. Mango

Nutrition comparison of Banana and Mango


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

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

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

  • Banana has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, mango contains more folate.
  • Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Mango has more beta-carotene than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than mango.
  • Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of banana and mango 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: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Mango (Mangos, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Mango has 33% less calories than banana - mango has 60 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, banana is similar to mango for protein, carbs and fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for mango, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Banana Mango
Protein 5% 5%
Carbohydrates 93% 90%
Fat 3% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Mango has 34% less carbohydrates than banana - mango has 15g 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 63% more dietary fiber than mango - mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Mango and banana contain similar amounts of sugar - mango has 13.7g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Mango and banana contain similar amounts of protein - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both mango and banana are low in saturated fat - mango has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 318% more Vitamin C than banana - mango has 36.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Mango has 17 times more Vitamin A than banana - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Mango and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Mango and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Banana Mango
Thiamin 0.031 MG 0.028 MG
Riboflavin 0.073 MG 0.038 MG
Niacin 0.665 MG 0.669 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.334 MG 0.197 MG
Vitamin B6 0.367 MG 0.119 MG
Folate 20 UG 43 UG

Minerals

calcium

Mango and banana contain similar amounts of calcium - mango has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.

iron

Mango and banana contain similar amounts of iron - mango has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.

potassium

Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 113% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg 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, both banana and mango contain small amounts of kaempferol and myricetin.

Banana Mango
kaempferol 0.11 mg 0.05 mg
myricetin 0.01 mg 0.06 mg
Quercetin 0.06 mg ~
apigenin ~ 0.01 mg
luteolin ~ 0.02 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, mango has more beta-carotene than banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than mango per 100 grams. Both banana and mango contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Banana Mango
beta-carotene 26 UG 640 UG
alpha-carotene 25 UG 9 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 22 UG 23 UG
lycopene ~ 3 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both banana and mango contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Banana Mango
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.051 G
Total 0.027 G 0.051 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and mango contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Banana Mango
linoleic acid 0.046 G 0.019 G
Total 0.046 G 0.019 G



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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 Mango (Mangos, raw) .

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FAQ

Does mango or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?
Mango has 30% less calories than banana - mango has 60 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.

Does mango or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mango has 30% fewer carbohydrates than banana - mango has 15g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.

Does mango or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.