Bananas vs Apples, fuji
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
Bananas and apples are the two most popular fruits on the planet, and the calorie gap between them is larger than most people realize: 89 vs 52 per 100g. That means a medium banana (~120g) runs you about 107 calories, while a medium apple (~180g) is around 94 calories despite being a physically larger piece of fruit. If you're watching calories, the apple gives you more food for less energy — and takes longer to eat because you have to chew through all that fiber.
Bananas have their own superpowers though. The 22.8g of carbs (mostly fast-digesting sugars in a ripe banana) make them an ideal pre-workout snack — quick energy without stomach distress. They're also the easiest fruit to eat on the go: no washing, no core, no mess. Apples are better for sustained energy and satiety thanks to their lower glycemic load. Basically: banana before the gym, apple at your desk.
Pro tip
Freeze overripe bananas (peel first!) and blend them solo for a one-ingredient ice cream that's shockingly good. For apples, slice them thin and eat with a tablespoon of almond butter — the fat and fiber combo keeps you full for 2-3 hours, which makes it a perfect afternoon snack.
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Apples, fuji
Best for muscle gain
Bananas
Best for low-carb
Apples, fuji
Macro Comparison
Bananas: 100g (100g) | Apples, fuji: 100g (100g)
89
Bananas
52
Apples, fuji
1.09g
Bananas
0.15g
Apples, fuji
22.8g
Bananas
15.7g
Apples, fuji
0.33g
Bananas
0.16g
Apples, fuji
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
5%
Bananas
1%
Apples, fuji
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| Nutrient | Bananas | Apples, fuji |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 | 52 |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.2g |
| Carbs | 22.8g | 15.7g |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0.2g |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.08g |
| Sugar | 12.2g | 13.3g |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1.01mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | — |
| Saturated Fat | 0.11g | — |
| Potassium | 358mg | 104mg |
| Vitamin A | 3mcg | — |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | — |
| Calcium | 5mg | 5.98mg |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.02mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Apples, fuji. With 52 calories and 0.15g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose Bananas. Bananas delivers 1.09g protein per serving — 0.9g more than Apples, fuji.
For low-carb diets
Choose Apples, fuji with 15.7g carbs per serving.
Fruit gets an unfair bad rap in diet culture. Yes, it has sugar. No, it's not the same as candy. Tracking fruit intake with Sunn helps you see that a banana or apple fits easily into any calorie target — and it's always a better choice than the snack bar in the vending machine.
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Is Bananas or Apples, fuji better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Apples, fuji is the better choice. Bananas has 89 calories and 1.09g protein per serving, while Apples, fuji has 52 calories and 0.15g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, Bananas or Apples, fuji?
Bananas has more protein per serving. Bananas provides 1.09g and Apples, fuji provides 0.15g of protein.
Can I eat both bananas and apples, fuji together?
Yes! Combining bananas and apples, fuji gives you 141 calories and 1.24g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.