Banana vs An Apple
Complete nutritional and glycemic index comparison
Quick Summary
An Apple
Better Overall Choice
(Lower GI 36 vs 48)
12
GI Difference
Banana higher
36
Calorie Difference
Banana higher
Detailed Comparison
Banana
Metric
An Apple
Difference
48
Glycemic Index
36
12.0 lower
10.1
Glycemic Load
5
5.1 lower
88 cal
Calories
52 cal
36.0 cal lower
21g
Carbohydrates
14g
7.0g lower
1.5g
Protein
0.3g
1.2g lower
0.5g
Fat
0.2g
0.3g lower
Banana - GI Profile
Glycemic Index48 (Low)
0
55
70
100
Category:Fruits
Portion size:100g
GL per portion:10.1
Recommendations
For Blood Sugar Control: Choose An Apple
An Apple has a low glycemic index of 36, which will cause a slow and steady rise in blood sugar.
Analysis
An Apple has a low GI of 36 while Banana has a low GI of 48, a difference of 12 points.