Which has more calories, banana or brown rice?

Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and brown rice has 123. Banana is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, banana or brown rice?

Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; brown rice has 2.7 g. Brown Rice wins on protein.

Is banana or brown rice better for weight loss?

For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward banana — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Banana vs Brown Rice

Per 100 grams, banana is the lighter choice by 34 calories, while brown rice delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Banana nutrition →Brown Rice nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Banana	Brown Rice
Calories	89	123
Protein	1.1 g	2.7 g
Carbs	23 g	26 g
Fat	0.3 g	1 g

Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.

Per typical serving

🍌 Banana

1 medium (118 g)

105 cal

1.3 g protein · 27.1 g carbs · 0.4 g fat

🍚 Brown Rice

1 cup cooked (195 g)

240 cal

5.3 g protein · 50.7 g carbs · 2 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, banana or brown rice?
Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and brown rice has 123. Banana is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, banana or brown rice?
Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; brown rice has 2.7 g. Brown Rice wins on protein.
Is banana or brown rice better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward banana — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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