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Banana vs apple

A medium banana has about 105 kcal, a medium apple about 95. Practically the same.

BananaMedium bananakcal1 g protein · 27 g carbs · 0 g fatAppleMedium apple, the usual fruit bowl sizekcal0 g protein · 25 g carbs · 0 g fat
A ripe yellow banana with a few brown freckles on a white plateA crisp red apple with a short stem on a white plate

The difference

10 kcal

The banana has a little more carbs and is softer, so it gives energy faster. That is why runners eat them.

The apple has more water and fibre and takes longer to eat, so it tends to fill you up longer.

Pick the one you like. Fruit is never what makes a day go over.

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Questions

Does a banana make you gain weight?

No. At about 105 kcal it is one of the easiest snacks to fit in.

Which one has more sugar?

The apple, a little: about 19 grams against 14 for a banana. Both come with fibre, which slows it down.

Is it better to eat fruit before or after a workout?

A banana before works well for quick energy. After, anything with protein matters more.

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