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Lemon vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lemon and Banana

  • Lemon is richer in Vitamin C, while Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Lemon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 49% more than Banana.
  • Lemon has 5 times more Calcium than Banana. Lemon has 26mg of Calcium, while Banana has 5mg.
  • Lemon is lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel and Bananas, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lemon
2
:
8
Banana
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +159.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +110.8%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +159.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +110.8%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Selenium +150%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lemon
3
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7
Banana
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +509.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +358.8%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +509.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +358.8%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
2
:
3
Banana
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +145.1%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.09
Equal in Fats - 0.33
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +145.1%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.09
Equal in Fats - 0.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
2
:
1
Banana
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.9%
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemon Banana
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Banana Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 20.24g Banana
Protein 1.1g 1.09g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 0.33g Banana
Carbs 9.32g 22.84g Banana
Calories 29kcal 89kcal Banana
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 2.5g 12.23g Lemon
Fiber 2.8g 2.6g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 5mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 0.26mg Lemon
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 16mg 22mg Banana
Potassium 138mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 2mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0.06mg 0.15mg Banana
Copper 0.037mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.03mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 0.4µg 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 22IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.1mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 8.7mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.031mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 11µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.112g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.032g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.073g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.