Banana vs Blueberries
Compared on one consistent basis: per 100 g, from USDA data behind each food page.
Banana vs Blueberries: nutrition per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Banana | Blueberries |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 97 kcal | 64 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23 g | 14.6 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 1.7 g | 2.4 g |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
| Nutrient | Banana | Blueberries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 5 mg | 11.69 mg |
| Choline, total | 9.8 mg | 6 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, DFE | 20 ug | 6 ug |
| Folate, food | 20 ug | 6 ug |
| Folate, total | 14 ug | 6 ug |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28 mg | 6.18 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.26 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Niacin | 0.66 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.33 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 22 mg | 12.96 mg |
| Potassium, K | 326 mg | 85.64 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 0.1 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 64 iu | 54 iu |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 ug | 3 ug |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.21 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 12.3 mg | 8.06 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.16 mg | 0.09 mg |
Banana is higher in carbohydrate. Blueberries is the leaner, lower-calorie choice. That makes Banana more relevant when you want quicker-energy carbohydrate, and Blueberries when you want a lighter, lower-calorie option.
Full nutrition facts: Banana ยท Blueberries
Bottom line
Per 100 g, Banana provides 97 kcal, 0.7 g protein, 23 g carbohydrate, 0.3 g fat and 1.7 g fiber; Blueberries provides 64 kcal, 0.7 g protein, 14.6 g carbohydrate, 0.3 g fat and 2.4 g fiber.
Looking beyond the macronutrients, Banana is the better source of potassium, vitamin C (see the vitamins and minerals table below).
A banana has more calories, carbohydrate, potassium and magnesium; blueberries have more fiber per calorie and fewer calories overall. Both are reasonable pre-workout carbohydrate sources.
In short: for weight loss or a bigger portion at the same calories, Blueberries. If none of those goals applies, pick by taste, price and what the recipe needs.
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Values are per 100 g from the USDA FoodData Central records behind each food page and are rounded; brands and preparation change the numbers. This comparison is educational, not medical advice.