USDA-derived comparison
Banana vs Orange
Banana leads for Vitamin B6; Orange answers with Vitamin C.
Who each is for: Choose banana for vitamin B6. Choose orange for vitamin C.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Side by side, per 100g
The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.
| Nutrient | Banana | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | 47 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g | 1 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 2 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 181 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 40 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg | 53 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 20 µg | 30 µg |
Servings differ: 1 medium of banana is about 118g, 1 medium of orange about 131g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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