Banana vs Jackfruit – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing banana to jackfruit, we picked the banana.
Why?
Both have their merits! But…
In terms of macros, bananas have nearly 2x the fiber while jackfruit has very slightly more protein (tiny difference, despite jackfruit being often used as a plant-based meat in recipes, it’s not actually much higher in protein than most fruits), and also very slightly more carbs, giving bananas the win here for all that fiber.
In the category of vitamins, bananas have more of vitamins B2, B5, B6, B7, and K, while jackfruit has more of vitamins A, B1, B9, B3, C, and E, giving jackfruit a slender win in this round.
Looking at minerals, bananas have more copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, while jackfruit has more calcium and potassium, making this round a 6:2 win for bananas.
Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for bananas, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
Want to learn more?
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Why You’re Probably Not Getting Enough Potassium ← we can add jackfruit to the long list of fruits that have more potassium than bananas do
Enjoy!
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