Banana vs. Balsamic Vinegar
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Balsamic Vinegar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
balsamic vinegar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and balsamic vinegar:
- Banana has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than balsamic vinegar.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Balsamic vinegar and banana contain similar amounts of calories - balsamic vinegar has 88 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is similar to balsamic vinegar for protein, carbs and fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for balsamic vinegar, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Balsamic Vinegar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 96% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Balsamic vinegar and banana contain similar amounts of carbs - balsamic vinegar has 17g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Balsamic vinegar and banana contain similar amounts of sugar - balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Balsamic vinegar and banana contain similar amounts of protein - balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both banana and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - banana has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than balsamic vinegar - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Banana and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - banana has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Banana and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Banana and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Banana | Balsamic Vinegar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 20 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Balsamic vinegar has 440% more calcium than banana - balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Balsamic vinegar has 177% more iron than banana - balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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 Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does balsamic vinegar or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Balsamic vinegar and banana contain similar amounts of calories - balsamic vinegar has 88 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does balsamic vinegar or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, balsamic vinegar and banana contain similar amounts of carbs - balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does balsamic vinegar or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.