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Banana vs Apple: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 71% more calories in banana than in apple. Per 100 g: banana ≈89 calories, apple ≈52. In a typical portion, 1 medium of banana is about 105 calories and 1 medium of apple about 95.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Banana | Apple |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | 52 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 13.8 g |
| of which sugars | 12.2 g | 10.4 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana | 1 medium | 118 g | 105 | 1.3 g |
| Apple | 1 medium | 182 g | 95 | 0.5 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 1.2 g of protein in banana, about 0.5 g in apple.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Apple.
- More protein per calorie: Banana.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Banana (FDC 173944), Apple (FDC 171688).