Pasta vs Banana
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Banana is generally healthier
Banana comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (89 vs 131), more fiber (2.6g vs 1.8g), less sodium (1mg vs 3mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Banana
89 kcal
More Protein
Pasta
5.3g
More Fiber
Banana
2.6g
Less Sugar
Pasta
0.6g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Pasta
131
Banana
89
Proteinper 100g
Pasta
5.3g
Banana
1.1g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Pasta
25g
Banana
23g
Fatper 100g
Pasta
1.1g
Banana
0.3g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Pasta
Per 100g:131 calories
Per cup (150g):197 calories
Per serving (85g):111 calories
Banana
Per 100g:89 calories
Per cup (150g):134 calories
Per serving (85g):76 calories
Diet Compatibility
Pasta
VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium
Banana
Low-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Pasta
- ✓Higher in protein (5.3g vs 1.1g)
- ✓Less sugar (0.6g vs 12g)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
When to Choose Banana
- ✓Lower in calories (89 vs 131)
- ✓More fiber (2.6g vs 1.8g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (23g vs 25g)
- ✓Lower sodium (1mg vs 3mg)
Common Uses
Fresh snacksSmoothiesDessertsBreakfast bowls