Side-by-Side Comparison

Banana vs Plums

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean ripe yellow bananas resting on neutral studio background
fruits

Banana

89Calories
1.1Protein
2.6Fiber
8.7Vit C
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Fresh deep purple plums with one sliced in half displaying amber flesh
fruits

Plums

46Calories
0.7Protein
1.4Fiber
9.5Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-48%
Plums

Plums has fewer calories (energy) (46 kcal vs 89 kcal, 43 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+56%
Banana

Banana provides 1.1 g vs 0.70 g in Plums (+0.39 g, +56%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+86%
Banana

Banana provides 2.6 g vs 1.4 g in Plums (+1.2 g, +86%).

Higher Vitamin C
+9%
Plums

Plums provides 9.5 mg vs 8.7 mg in Banana (+0.80 mg, +9%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Banana100 g edible portion
Plums100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Banana higher
Banana
89 kcal4% DV
Plums
46 kcal2% DV

Banana provides 89 kcal vs 46 kcal in Plums (+43 kcal, +93%).

ProteinBanana higher
Banana
1.1 g2% DV
Plums
0.70 g1% DV

Banana provides 1.1 g vs 0.70 g in Plums (+0.39 g, +56%).

CarbohydratesBanana higher
Banana
22.8 g8% DV
Plums
11.4 g4% DV

Banana provides 22.8 g vs 11.4 g in Plums (+11.4 g, +100%).

Dietary FiberBanana higher
Banana
2.6 g9% DV
Plums
1.4 g5% DV

Banana provides 2.6 g vs 1.4 g in Plums (+1.2 g, +86%).

Total FatSimilar
Banana
0.33 g
Plums
0.28 g

Both Banana and Plums provide similar amounts of total fat (0.33 g).

Total SugarsBanana higher
Banana
12.2 g24% DV
Plums
9.9 g20% DV

Banana provides 12.2 g vs 9.9 g in Plums (+2.3 g, +23%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPlums higher
Banana
8.7 mg10% DV
Plums
9.5 mg11% DV

Plums provides 9.5 mg vs 8.7 mg in Banana (+0.80 mg, +9%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Plums higher
Banana
3.0 µg
Plums
17 µg2% DV

Plums provides 17 µg vs 3.0 µg in Banana (+14 µg, +467%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Banana
0 µg
Plums
0 µg

Both Banana and Plums provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EPlums higher
Banana
0.10 mg1% DV
Plums
0.26 mg2% DV

Plums provides 0.26 mg vs 0.10 mg in Banana (+0.16 mg, +160%).

Vitamin KPlums higher
Banana
0.5 µg
Plums
6.4 µg5% DV

Plums provides 6.4 µg vs 0.5 µg in Banana (+5.9 µg, +1180%).

Folate (DFE)Banana higher
Banana
20 µg5% DV
Plums
5.0 µg1% DV

Banana provides 20 µg vs 5.0 µg in Plums (+15 µg, +300%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Banana
0.03 mg3% DV
Plums
0.03 mg2% DV

Both Banana and Plums provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Banana
0.07 mg6% DV
Plums
0.03 mg2% DV

Both Banana and Plums provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Banana higher
Banana
0.67 mg4% DV
Plums
0.42 mg3% DV

Banana provides 0.67 mg vs 0.42 mg in Plums (+0.25 mg, +59%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Banana higher
Banana
0.33 mg7% DV
Plums
0.14 mg3% DV

Banana provides 0.33 mg vs 0.14 mg in Plums (+0.20 mg, +147%).

Vitamin B6Banana higher
Banana
0.37 mg22% DV
Plums
0.03 mg2% DV

Banana provides 0.37 mg vs 0.03 mg in Plums (+0.34 mg, +1166%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Banana
0 µg
Plums
0 µg

Both Banana and Plums provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumBanana higher
Banana
1.0 mg
Plums
0 mg

Banana has higher sodium (1.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumBanana higher
Banana
358 mg8% DV
Plums
157 mg3% DV

Banana provides 358 mg vs 157 mg in Plums (+201 mg, +128%).

CalciumPlums higher
Banana
5.0 mg
Plums
6.0 mg

Plums provides 6.0 mg vs 5.0 mg in Banana (+1.0 mg, +20%).

IronBanana higher
Banana
0.26 mg1% DV
Plums
0.17 mg1% DV

Banana provides 0.26 mg vs 0.17 mg in Plums (+0.09 mg, +53%).

MagnesiumBanana higher
Banana
27.0 mg6% DV
Plums
7.0 mg2% DV

Banana provides 27.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Plums (+20.0 mg, +286%).

PhosphorusBanana higher
Banana
22.0 mg2% DV
Plums
16.0 mg1% DV

Banana provides 22.0 mg vs 16.0 mg in Plums (+6.0 mg, +38%).

ZincSimilar
Banana
0.15 mg1% DV
Plums
0.10 mg1% DV

Both Banana and Plums provide similar amounts of zinc (0.15 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatBanana higher
Banana
0.11 g1% DV
Plums
0.02 g

Banana provides slightly more saturated fat (0.11 g vs 0.02 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Banana leads in 15 categories while Plums leads in 5.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Banana has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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