Banana vs cherries: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: banana scores 49/100 and cherries 51/100, 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.
Banana
89 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium banana: 118 g
Cherries
63 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup, pitted: 154 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCherries89 vs 63 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even1.1 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberBanana2.6 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even12 vs 13 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBanana358 vs 222 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Banana, 100 g | Cherries, 100 g | Banana, 118 g | Cherries, 154 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | 63 kcal | 105 kcal | 97 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 1.3 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g | 16 g | 27 g | 25 g |
| Sugars | 12 g | 13 g | 14 g | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 2.1 g | 3.1 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 8.7 mg | 7 mg | 10 mg | 11 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 3 µg | 3.5 µg | 4.6 µg |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 222 mg | 422 mg | 342 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 13 mg | 5.9 mg | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 11 mg | 32 mg | 17 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0 mg | 1.2 mg | 0 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.