Side-by-Side Comparison

Banana vs Quinoa (Cooked)

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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Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
grains

Quinoa (Cooked)

120Calories
4.4Protein
2.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Banana (raw) with Quinoa (Cooked) (cooked). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-26%
Banana

Banana has fewer calories (energy) (89 kcal vs 120 kcal, 31 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+304%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 1.1 g in Banana (+3.3 g, +304%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+8%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.6 g in Banana (+0.20 g, +8%).

Higher Vitamin C
Banana

Banana provides 8.7 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+8.7 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Banana100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
89 kcal4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 89 kcal in Banana (+31 kcal, +35%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
1.1 g2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 1.1 g in Banana (+3.3 g, +304%).

CarbohydratesBanana higher
Banana
22.8 g8% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Banana provides 22.8 g vs 21.3 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.5 g, +7%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
2.6 g9% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.6 g in Banana (+0.20 g, +8%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
0.33 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.33 g in Banana (+1.6 g, +482%).

Total SugarsBanana higher
Banana
12.2 g24% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Banana provides 12.2 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+11.4 g, +1306%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CBanana higher
Banana
8.7 mg10% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Banana has higher vitamin c (8.7 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Banana higher
Banana
3.0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

Banana provides 3.0 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+2.0 µg, +200%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Banana
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

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

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
0.10 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.10 mg in Banana (+0.53 mg, +530%).

Vitamin KBanana higher
Banana
0.5 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Banana has higher vitamin k (0.5 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
20 µg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 20 µg in Banana (+22 µg, +110%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
0.03 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Banana
0.07 mg6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Banana higher
Banana
0.67 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Banana provides 0.67 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.25 mg, +61%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Banana higher
Banana
0.33 mg7% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Banana provides 0.33 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.11 mg, +46%).

Vitamin B6Banana higher
Banana
0.37 mg22% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Banana provides 0.37 mg vs 0.12 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.24 mg, +198%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Banana
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
1.0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 7.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Banana (+6.0 mg, +600%).

PotassiumBanana higher
Banana
358 mg8% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Banana provides 358 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+186 mg, +108%).

CalciumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
5.0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 17.0 mg vs 5.0 mg in Banana (+12.0 mg, +240%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
0.26 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.26 mg in Banana (+1.2 mg, +473%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
27.0 mg6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 27.0 mg in Banana (+37.0 mg, +137%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
22.0 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 22.0 mg in Banana (+130 mg, +591%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
0.15 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.15 mg in Banana (+0.94 mg, +627%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Banana
0.11 g1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.11 g in Banana (+0.12 g, +105%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Banana leads in 9 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 14.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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