Which has more calories, banana or oatmeal?

Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and oatmeal has 71. Oatmeal is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, banana or oatmeal?

Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; oatmeal has 2.5 g. Oatmeal wins on protein.

Is banana or oatmeal 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 oatmeal — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Banana vs Oatmeal

Per 100 grams, oatmeal is the lighter choice by 18 calories, while oatmeal delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

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Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Banana	Oatmeal
Calories	89	71
Protein	1.1 g	2.5 g
Carbs	23 g	12 g
Fat	0.3 g	1.5 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

🥣 Oatmeal

1 cup cooked (234 g)

166 cal

5.9 g protein · 28.1 g carbs · 3.5 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, banana or oatmeal?
Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and oatmeal has 71. Oatmeal is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, banana or oatmeal?
Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; oatmeal has 2.5 g. Oatmeal wins on protein.
Is banana or oatmeal 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 oatmeal — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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