Banana vs Breadfruit – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing banana to breadfruit, we picked the breadfruit.

Why?

Surprise! Probably. We’ll not be shocked if bananas get more votes here, because bananas are known to be very nutritious and breadfruit doesn’t sound so healthy, does it?

But, as ever at 10almonds, we look beyond the marketing and into the science and, in this case, nutrition facts.

So let’s have at it…

In terms of macros, breadfruit has 2x the fiber for approximately the same carbs and protein, winning easily in this first category.

In the category of vitamins, bananas have more of vitamins B2, B6, and B9, while breadfruit has more of vitamins B1, B3, B5, B7, and C, winning this round too.

Looking at minerals, bananas have more magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc, while breadfruit has more calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus, and potassium (once again, the claim of bananas being “a good source of potassium” is true but greatly overstated; they’re not even in the top 10 of fruits for potassium; just, it was mentioned in a popular TV show, referenced in another popular TV show, and then the English-speaking world never let it go). In any case, a third win in a row for breadfruit here.

Adding up the sections makes for a very clear overall win for breadfruit, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!

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Enjoy!