Banana vs. Lemon Zest
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Lemon Zest
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
lemon zest
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and lemon zest:
- Both lemon zest and banana are high in dietary fiber.
- Banana has more Vitamin B6.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Lemon zest has 66% less sugar than banana.
- Lemon zest is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon zest has 47% less calories than banana - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein and similar to lemon zest for carbs and fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for lemon zest, 9:91:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon zest has 30% less carbohydrates than banana - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon zest and banana are high in dietary fiber. Lemon zest has 308% more dietary fiber than banana - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest has 66% less sugar than banana - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and banana contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and banana are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon zest is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than banana - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon zest and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Banana and lemon zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more Vitamin B6. Both banana and lemon zest contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Banana | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.319 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than banana - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest has 208% more iron than banana - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 124% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both banana and lemon zest contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Banana | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 7 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both banana and lemon zest contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Banana | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and lemon zest contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.063 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon zest or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon zest has 50% less calories than banana - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does lemon zest or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon zest has 30% fewer carbohydrates than banana - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or banana contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than banana - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does lemon zest or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.