Greek Yogurt vs. Banana

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Banana

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of greek yogurt versus banana (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and banana:

  • Banana has 9.9 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
  • Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Greek yogurt has 4.8 times less carbohydrates than banana.
  • Greek yogurt has 71% less sugar than banana.
  • Greek yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than banana.
  • Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt and banana is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Greek yogurt and banana contain similar amounts of calories - greek yogurt has 73 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Greek Yogurt Banana
Protein 55% 5%
Carbohydrates 22% 93%
Fat 24% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Greek yogurt has 4.8 times less carbohydrates than banana - greek yogurt 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 more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Greek yogurt has 71% less sugar than banana - greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 813% more protein than banana - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Banana has 9.9 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both greek yogurt and banana are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Banana has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Banana has 988% more Vitamin C than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than banana - greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Greek yogurt and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Greek yogurt and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Greek yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both greek yogurt and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Greek Yogurt Banana
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.031 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.073 MG
Niacin 0.197 MG 0.665 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.47 MG 0.334 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.367 MG
Folate 12 UG 20 UG
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than banana - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.

iron

Greek yogurt and banana contain similar amounts of iron - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.

potassium

Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 154% more potassium than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 141mg 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,

Greek Yogurt Banana
beta-carotene 6 UG 26 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG 22 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 25 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, banana has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than greek yogurt per 100 grams.

Greek Yogurt Banana
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.027 G
Total 0.007 G 0.027 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both greek yogurt and banana contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Greek Yogurt Banana
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.046 G
Total 0.067 G 0.046 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Greek Yogurt or Banana .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Banana (Bananas, raw) .

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FAQ

Does greek yogurt or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?
Greek yogurt and banana contain similar amounts of calories - greek yogurt has 73 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.

Is greek yogurt or banana better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 810% more protein than banana - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.

Does greek yogurt or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, greek yogurt has 4.8 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.

Does greek yogurt or banana contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than banana - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.

Does greek yogurt or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.