Banana vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and tomato:
- Both tomato and banana are high in potassium.
- Banana has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato has 3.6 times less sugar than banana.
- Tomato has 4.8 times less carbohydrates than banana.
- Tomato has signficantly less calories than banana.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has signficantly less calories than banana - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 74% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 4.8 times less carbohydrates than banana - tomato has 3.9g 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 117% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato has 3.6 times less sugar than banana - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato and banana contain similar amounts of protein - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and banana are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 57% more Vitamin C than banana - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 13 times more Vitamin A than banana - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both banana and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Banana | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato and banana contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato and banana contain similar amounts of iron - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 51% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both banana and tomato contain small amounts of kaempferol and myricetin.
| Banana | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | 0.09 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.06 mg | 0.58 mg |
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,
| Banana | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, banana has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Banana | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.08 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tomato or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has signficantly less calories than banana - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does tomato or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 4.8 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or banana contain more potassium?
Both tomato and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 50% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.