Bananas vs Apples

Side-by-side calorie and nutrition comparison per 100g — USDA Foundation Foods data

Bananas, overripe — 85 calories per 100g

Bananas, overripe

85 kcal
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Apples has 23 fewer kcal (27% less)

Apples, red delicious — 62 calories per 100g

Apples, red delicious

62 kcal
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Nutrient Comparison

Per 100g · Green = winner for that nutrient

Nutrient Bananas Apples Better
Calories 85kcal 62kcal Apples ✓
Protein 0.73g 0.19g Bananas ✓
Carbohydrates 20.1g 14.8g Apples ✓
Total Fat 0.22g 0.21g Apples ✓
Fiber 1.7g 2.04g Apples ✓
Sodium 0mg Tie
Potassium 95.3mg Apples ✓
Vitamin C 9.7mg Bananas ✓
Calcium 4.66mg Apples ✓
Iron 0mg Tie

Verdict

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For Weight Loss

Apples is the better choice with 62 kcal vs 85 kcal per 100g.

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For Muscle Building

Bananas provides more protein (0.73g vs 0.19g per 100g).

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For Fiber & Gut Health

Apples has more fiber (2.04g vs 1.7g per 100g).

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