Banana vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and pickles:
- Banana has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Pickle has 10.4 times less sugar than banana.
- Pickle has 8.4 times less carbohydrates than banana.
- Pickle has signficantly less calories than banana.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has signficantly less calories than banana - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for pickles, 14:67:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 67% |
| Fat | 3% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 8.4 times less carbohydrates than banana - pickle has 2.4g 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 160% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickle has 10.4 times less sugar than banana - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and banana contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and banana are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has 278% more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both banana and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Banana | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than banana - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and banana contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 206% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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, both banana and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Banana | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.052 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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has signficantly less calories than banana - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does pickles or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 8.4 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pickles or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.