Side-by-Side Comparison

Banana vs Orange

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean ripe yellow bananas resting on neutral studio background
fruits

Banana

89Calories
1.1Protein
2.6Fiber
8.7Vit C
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Clean fresh navel orange whole and sliced revealing bright juicy citrus segments
fruits

Orange

47Calories
0.9Protein
2.4Fiber
53.2Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-47%
Orange

Orange has fewer calories (energy) (47 kcal vs 89 kcal, 42 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+16%
Banana

Banana provides 1.1 g vs 0.94 g in Orange (+0.15 g, +16%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+8%
Banana

Banana provides 2.6 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+0.20 g, +8%).

Higher Vitamin C
+511%
Orange

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 8.7 mg in Banana (+44.5 mg, +511%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Banana100 g edible portion
Orange100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Banana higher
Banana
89 kcal4% DV
Orange
47 kcal2% DV

Banana provides 89 kcal vs 47 kcal in Orange (+42 kcal, +89%).

ProteinBanana higher
Banana
1.1 g2% DV
Orange
0.94 g2% DV

Banana provides 1.1 g vs 0.94 g in Orange (+0.15 g, +16%).

CarbohydratesBanana higher
Banana
22.8 g8% DV
Orange
11.8 g4% DV

Banana provides 22.8 g vs 11.8 g in Orange (+11.1 g, +94%).

Dietary FiberBanana higher
Banana
2.6 g9% DV
Orange
2.4 g9% DV

Banana provides 2.6 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+0.20 g, +8%).

Total FatBanana higher
Banana
0.33 g
Orange
0.12 g

Banana provides 0.33 g vs 0.12 g in Orange (+0.21 g, +175%).

Total SugarsBanana higher
Banana
12.2 g24% DV
Orange
9.4 g19% DV

Banana provides 12.2 g vs 9.4 g in Orange (+2.9 g, +31%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin COrange higher
Banana
8.7 mg10% DV
Orange
53.2 mg59% DV

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 8.7 mg in Banana (+44.5 mg, +511%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Orange higher
Banana
3.0 µg
Orange
11 µg1% DV

Orange provides 11 µg vs 3.0 µg in Banana (+8.0 µg, +267%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Banana
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

Both Banana and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EOrange higher
Banana
0.10 mg1% DV
Orange
0.18 mg1% DV

Orange provides slightly more vitamin e (0.18 mg vs 0.10 mg).

Vitamin KBanana higher
Banana
0.5 µg
Orange
0 µg

Banana has higher vitamin k (0.5 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Orange higher
Banana
20 µg5% DV
Orange
30 µg8% DV

Orange provides 30 µg vs 20 µg in Banana (+10 µg, +50%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Orange higher
Banana
0.03 mg3% DV
Orange
0.09 mg7% DV

Orange provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.09 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Banana
0.07 mg6% DV
Orange
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Banana and Orange provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.07 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Banana higher
Banana
0.67 mg4% DV
Orange
0.28 mg2% DV

Banana provides 0.67 mg vs 0.28 mg in Orange (+0.38 mg, +136%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Banana higher
Banana
0.33 mg7% DV
Orange
0.25 mg5% DV

Banana provides 0.33 mg vs 0.25 mg in Orange (+0.08 mg, +34%).

Vitamin B6Banana higher
Banana
0.37 mg22% DV
Orange
0.06 mg4% DV

Banana provides 0.37 mg vs 0.06 mg in Orange (+0.31 mg, +512%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Banana
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

Both Banana and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumBanana higher
Banana
1.0 mg
Orange
0 mg

Banana has higher sodium (1.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumBanana higher
Banana
358 mg8% DV
Orange
181 mg4% DV

Banana provides 358 mg vs 181 mg in Orange (+177 mg, +98%).

CalciumOrange higher
Banana
5.0 mg
Orange
40.0 mg3% DV

Orange provides 40.0 mg vs 5.0 mg in Banana (+35.0 mg, +700%).

IronBanana higher
Banana
0.26 mg1% DV
Orange
0.10 mg1% DV

Banana provides 0.26 mg vs 0.10 mg in Orange (+0.16 mg, +160%).

MagnesiumBanana higher
Banana
27.0 mg6% DV
Orange
10.0 mg2% DV

Banana provides 27.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Orange (+17.0 mg, +170%).

PhosphorusBanana higher
Banana
22.0 mg2% DV
Orange
14.0 mg1% DV

Banana provides 22.0 mg vs 14.0 mg in Orange (+8.0 mg, +57%).

ZincBanana higher
Banana
0.15 mg1% DV
Orange
0.07 mg1% DV

Banana provides slightly more zinc (0.15 mg vs 0.07 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatBanana higher
Banana
0.11 g1% DV
Orange
0.02 g

Banana provides slightly more saturated fat (0.11 g vs 0.02 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Banana leads in 17 categories while Orange leads in 6.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Banana has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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