Side-by-Side Comparison

Quinoa (Cooked) vs Banana

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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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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Clean ripe yellow bananas resting on neutral studio background
fruits

Banana

89Calories
1.1Protein
2.6Fiber
8.7Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Quinoa (Cooked) (cooked) with Banana (raw). 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
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Banana100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV
Banana
89 kcal4% DV

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Banana
0 µg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Banana provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vitamin B12Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Banana
0 µg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV
Banana
0.11 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, Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 14 categories while Banana leads in 9.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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