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.

Banana

Typical serving: 1 medium (118g)

6/100

More vitamin B6
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Orange

Typical serving: 1 medium (131g)

8/100

More vitamin C
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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.

NutrientBananaOrange
Calories89 kcal47 kcal
Protein1 g1 g
Carbs23 g12 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fiber3 g2 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium1 mg0 mg
Potassium358 mg181 mg
Calcium5 mg40 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.1 mg
Magnesium27 mg10 mg
Zinc0.2 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin C9 mg53 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate20 µg30 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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