Soy Milk vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Soy Milk and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy milk
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy milk and banana:
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than soy milk.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Soy milk has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than banana.
- Soy milk has 52% less calories than banana.
- Soy milk has 70% less sugar than banana.
- Soy milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Soy milk has 52% less calories than banana - banana has 89 calories per 100 grams and soy milk has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Soy milk has a macronutrient ratio of 24:45:31 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Milk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 93% |
| Fat | 31% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soy milk has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than soy milk - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Soy milk has 70% less sugar than banana - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and soy milk has 3.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Banana and soy milk contain similar amounts of protein - banana has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both banana and soy milk are low in saturated fat - banana has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.21g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than soy milk - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Soy milk has 17 times more Vitamin A than banana - banana has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Soy milk has more Vitamin D than banana - soy milk has 3.7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Banana and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Banana and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy milk has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Soy milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both soy milk and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Soy Milk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.184 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than banana - banana has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Banana and soy milk contain similar amounts of iron - banana has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 193% more potassium than soy milk - banana has 358mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg 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,
| Soy Milk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 26 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 22 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soy milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Soy Milk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy milk has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Soy Milk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.584 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.584 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 Soy Milk or Banana .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does banana or soy milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Soy milk has 50% less calories than banana - banana has 89 calories in 100g and soy milk has 43 calories.
Does banana or soy milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy milk has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of carbs for 100g and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does banana or soy milk contain more calcium?
Soy milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than banana - banana has 5mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.
Does banana or soy milk contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than soy milk - banana has 358mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg of potassium.