Side-by-Side Comparison

Banana vs Spinach (Raw)

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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Crisp fresh dark green spinach leaves arranged on clean studio surface
vegetables

Spinach (Raw)

23Calories
2.9Protein
2.2Fiber
28.1Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-74%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) has fewer calories (energy) (23 kcal vs 89 kcal, 66 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+162%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.9 g vs 1.1 g in Banana (+1.8 g, +162%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+18%
Banana

Banana provides 2.6 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+0.40 g, +18%).

Higher Vitamin C
+223%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) provides 28.1 mg vs 8.7 mg in Banana (+19.4 mg, +223%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Banana100 g edible portion
Spinach (Raw)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Banana higher
Banana
89 kcal4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
23 kcal1% DV

Banana provides 89 kcal vs 23 kcal in Spinach (Raw) (+66 kcal, +287%).

ProteinSpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
1.1 g2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.9 g6% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.9 g vs 1.1 g in Banana (+1.8 g, +162%).

CarbohydratesBanana higher
Banana
22.8 g8% DV
Spinach (Raw)
3.6 g1% DV

Banana provides 22.8 g vs 3.6 g in Spinach (Raw) (+19.2 g, +529%).

Dietary FiberBanana higher
Banana
2.6 g9% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.2 g8% DV

Banana provides 2.6 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+0.40 g, +18%).

Total FatSpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
0.33 g
Spinach (Raw)
0.39 g1% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.39 g vs 0.33 g in Banana (+0.06 g, +18%).

Total SugarsBanana higher
Banana
12.2 g24% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.42 g1% DV

Banana provides 12.2 g vs 0.42 g in Spinach (Raw) (+11.8 g, +2812%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
8.7 mg10% DV
Spinach (Raw)
28.1 mg31% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 28.1 mg vs 8.7 mg in Banana (+19.4 mg, +223%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Banana
3.0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
469 µg52% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 469 µg vs 3.0 µg in Banana (+466 µg, +15533%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Banana
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
0.10 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.0 mg14% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.0 mg vs 0.10 mg in Banana (+1.9 mg, +1930%).

Vitamin KSpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
0.5 µg
Spinach (Raw)
483 µg402% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 483 µg vs 0.5 µg in Banana (+482 µg, +96480%).

Folate (DFE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Banana
20 µg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
194 µg49% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 194 µg vs 20 µg in Banana (+174 µg, +870%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Banana
0.03 mg3% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.08 mg7% DV

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

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Spinach (Raw) higher
Banana
0.07 mg6% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.19 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.19 mg vs 0.07 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Spinach (Raw) higher
Banana
0.67 mg4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.72 mg5% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.72 mg vs 0.67 mg in Banana (+0.06 mg, +9%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Banana higher
Banana
0.33 mg7% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.07 mg1% DV

Banana provides 0.33 mg vs 0.07 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.27 mg, +414%).

Vitamin B6Banana higher
Banana
0.37 mg22% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.20 mg11% DV

Banana provides 0.37 mg vs 0.20 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.17 mg, +88%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Banana
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
1.0 mg
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg3% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Banana (+78.0 mg, +7800%).

PotassiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
358 mg8% DV
Spinach (Raw)
558 mg12% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 558 mg vs 358 mg in Banana (+200 mg, +56%).

CalciumSpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
5.0 mg
Spinach (Raw)
99.0 mg8% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 99.0 mg vs 5.0 mg in Banana (+94.0 mg, +1880%).

IronSpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
0.26 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.7 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.7 mg vs 0.26 mg in Banana (+2.5 mg, +942%).

MagnesiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
27.0 mg6% DV
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg19% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 27.0 mg in Banana (+52.0 mg, +193%).

PhosphorusSpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
22.0 mg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
49.0 mg4% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 49.0 mg vs 22.0 mg in Banana (+27.0 mg, +123%).

ZincSpinach (Raw) higher
Banana
0.15 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.53 mg5% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.53 mg vs 0.15 mg in Banana (+0.38 mg, +253%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Banana
0.11 g1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.06 g

Both Banana and Spinach (Raw) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.11 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Banana leads in 6 categories while Spinach (Raw) leads in 16.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients. Overall, Spinach (Raw) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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