Cheese vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Cheese and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheese
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheese and banana:
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than cheese.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Cheese has more beta-carotene than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cheese.
- Cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana.
- Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheese is high in calories and banana has 77% less calories than cheese - cheese has 384 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 25:0:75 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 93% |
| Fat | 75% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana - cheese has 0.13g 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 cheese - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheese has less sugar than banana - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than banana - cheese has 23.5g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheese is high in saturated fat and banana has 99% less saturated fat than cheese - cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Banana has less cholesterol than cheese - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than cheese - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 57 times more Vitamin A than banana - cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheese has more Vitamin D than banana - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cheese and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.318 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.114 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.249 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.23 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 130 times more calcium than banana - cheese has 659mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Cheese and banana contain similar amounts of iron - cheese has 0.59mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 321% more potassium than cheese - cheese has 85mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, cheese has more beta-carotene than banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 56 UG | 26 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 22 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.332 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.332 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheese has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.532 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.532 G | 0.046 G |
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.
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cheese or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheese is high in calories and banana has 80% less calories than cheese - cheese has 384 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does cheese or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than banana - cheese has 0.13g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cheese or banana contain more calcium?
Cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 130 times more calcium than banana - cheese has 659mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does cheese or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than cheese - cheese has 85mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.