Apple vs banana: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: apple scores 46/100 and banana 49/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Apple
52 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium apple: 182 g
Banana
89 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium banana: 118 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesApple52 vs 89 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinBanana0.3 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even2.4 vs 2.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarApple10 vs 12 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBanana107 vs 358 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs 0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Apple, 100 g | Banana, 100 g | Apple, 182 g | Banana, 118 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 89 kcal | 95 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1.1 g | 0.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 23 g | 25 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 12 g | 19 g | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 2.6 g | 4.4 g | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | 0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.6 mg | 8.7 mg | 8.4 mg | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 3 µg | 5.5 µg | 3.5 µg |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 358 mg | 195 mg | 422 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 5 mg | 11 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 27 mg | 9.1 mg | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg | 1.8 mg | 1.2 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.