Banana vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and mint:
- Both mint and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Mint has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mint and banana contain similar amounts of calories - mint has 70 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
| Banana | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mint has 35% less carbohydrates than banana - mint has 14.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both mint and banana are high in dietary fiber. Mint has 208% more dietary fiber than banana - mint has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than banana - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Mint has 244% more protein than banana - mint has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mint and banana are low in saturated fat - mint has 0.25g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 266% more Vitamin C than banana - mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 69 times more Vitamin A than banana - mint has 212ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Banana and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Banana and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6. Both banana and mint contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Banana | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 114 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 47 times more calcium than banana - mint has 243mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than banana - mint has 5.1mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both mint and banana are high in potassium. Mint has 59% more potassium than banana - mint has 569mg 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,
| Banana | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| apigenin | ~ | 5.39 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 12.66 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.435 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.435 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and mint contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.069 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% | 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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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | 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% | 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 mint or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Mint and banana contain similar amounts of calories - mint has 70 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does mint or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mint has 40% fewer carbohydrates than banana - mint has 14.9g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does mint or banana contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 47 times more calcium than banana - mint has 243mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does mint or banana contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than banana - mint has 5.1mg of iron in 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
Does mint or banana contain more potassium?
Both mint and banana are high in potassium. Mint has 60% more potassium than banana - mint has 569mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.