White Rice vs Banana
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Both foods have similar nutritional profiles
Both foods have similar nutritional profiles with each winning in different categories. Your choice should depend on your specific dietary goals and preferences. White Rice has 130 calories while Banana has 89 calories per 100g.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Banana
89 kcal
More Protein
White Rice
2.7g
More Fiber
Banana
2.6g
Less Sugar
White Rice
0.1g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
White Rice
130
Banana
89
Proteinper 100g
White Rice
2.7g
Banana
1.1g
Carbohydratesper 100g
White Rice
28g
Banana
23g
Fatper 100g
White Rice
0.3g
Banana
0.3g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | White Rice | Banana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130kcal | 89kcal✓ | +41.0kcal |
| Protein | 2.7g✓ | 1.1g | +1.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 23g✓ | +5.0g |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.6g✓ | -2.2g |
| Sugar | 0.1g✓ | 12g | -11.9g |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
White Rice
Per 100g:130 calories
Per cup (150g):195 calories
Per serving (85g):111 calories
Banana
Per 100g:89 calories
Per cup (150g):134 calories
Per serving (85g):76 calories
Diet Compatibility
White Rice
VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium
Banana
Low-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose White Rice
- ✓Higher in protein (2.7g vs 1.1g)
- ✓Less sugar (0.1g vs 12g)
- ✓Lower sodium (1mg vs 1mg)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
When to Choose Banana
- ✓Lower in calories (89 vs 130)
- ✓More fiber (2.6g vs 0.4g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (23g vs 28g)
Common Uses
Fresh snacksSmoothiesDessertsBreakfast bowls