Banana vs. Soy Protein Powder

Nutrition comparison of Banana and Soy Protein Powder


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and soy protein powder:

  • Both banana and soy protein powder are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than soy protein powder.
  • Soy protein powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, banana contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Soy protein powder is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of banana and soy protein powder 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 Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Soy protein powder is high in calories and banana has 77% less calories than soy protein powder - banana has 89 calories per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, banana is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to soy protein powder per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for soy protein powder, 57:30:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Banana Soy Protein Powder
Protein 5% 57%
Carbohydrates 93% 30%
Fat 3% 13%
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carbohydrates

Banana has 21% less carbohydrates than soy protein powder - banana has 22.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both banana and soy protein powder are high in dietary fiber. Soy protein powder has 158% more dietary fiber than banana - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 6.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Soy protein powder is high in sugar and banana has 45% less sugar than soy protein powder - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 22.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Soy protein powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 49 times more protein than banana - banana has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Banana and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of saturated fat - banana has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 1.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

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

Vitamin A

Banana and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - banana has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Banana and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Banana and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Soy protein powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, banana contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Banana Soy Protein Powder
Thiamin 0.031 MG 0.288 MG
Riboflavin 0.073 MG 0.164 MG
Niacin 0.665 MG 2.357 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.334 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.367 MG 0.164 MG
Folate 20 UG 289 UG

Minerals

calcium

Soy protein powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than banana - banana has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

iron

Soy protein powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than banana - banana has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

potassium

Both banana and soy protein powder are high in potassium. Soy protein powder has 161% more potassium than banana - banana has 358mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Banana Soy Protein Powder
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.32 G
Total 0.027 G 0.32 G

omega 6s

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

Banana Soy Protein Powder
linoleic acid 0.046 G 2.381 G
Total 0.046 G 2.381 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 Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) .

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FAQ

Does banana or soy protein powder contain more calories in 100 grams?
Soy protein powder is high in calories and banana has 80% less calories than soy protein powder - banana has 89 calories in 100g and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

Is banana or soy protein powder better for protein?
Soy protein powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 49 times more protein than banana - banana has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Does banana or soy protein powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, banana has 20% fewer carbohydrates than soy protein powder - banana has 22.8g of carbs for 100g and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates.

Does banana or soy protein powder contain more calcium?
Soy protein powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than banana - banana has 5mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

Does banana or soy protein powder contain more iron?
Soy protein powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than banana - banana has 0.26mg of iron in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

Does banana or soy protein powder contain more potassium?
Both banana and soy protein powder are high in potassium. Soy protein powder has 160% more potassium than banana - banana has 358mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg of potassium.