Banana vs. Olives
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Olives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
olives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and olives:
- Banana has 19.3 times less saturated fat than olive.
- Banana has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Olive has 74% less carbohydrates than banana.
- Olive has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than olive.
- Olive is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Olive is high in calories and banana has 23% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to olives per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for olives, 0:21:79 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 21% |
| Fat | 3% | 79% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Olive has 74% less carbohydrates than banana - olive has 6g 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 63% more dietary fiber than olive - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Olive has less sugar than banana - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Olives and banana contain similar amounts of protein - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Banana has 19.3 times less saturated fat than olive - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has 867% more Vitamin C than olive - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Olives and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Olive has 15 times more Vitamin E than banana - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olives and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Banana | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.009 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Olive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than banana - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Olive is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than banana - olive has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 43 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg 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 | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 2.8 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, olive has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than olive per 100 grams.
| Banana | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 198 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 510 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, olive has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.629 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.684 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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FAQ
Does olives or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Olive is high in calories and banana has 20% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does olives or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, olive has 70% fewer carbohydrates than banana - olive has 6g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does olives or banana contain more calcium?
Olive is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than banana - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does olives or banana contain more iron?
Olive is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than banana - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
Does olives or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 43 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.