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Banana vs Orange
Per 100g, Banana has 22.9g carbs and Orange has 11.5g (GI 51 vs 43). Orange is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 2.7g less sugar and a lower glycemic index.
Orange is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Banana | Orange |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 89 | 47.3 |
Total carbs — | 22.9g | 11.5g |
Net carbs — | 20.3g | 9.1g |
Fiber Higher wins | 2.6g | 2.4g |
Sugar Lower wins | 11.9g | 9.2g |
Protein Higher wins | 1.1g | 0.9g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 51 | 43 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 10.4 | 3.9 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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