Calorie comparison
Banana vs Lemon
Per 100 grams, lemon is the lighter choice by 60 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Banana | Lemon |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 | 29 |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | 9 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍌 Banana
1 medium (118 g)
105 cal
1.3 g protein · 27.1 g carbs · 0.4 g fat
🍋 Lemon
1 fruit (58 g)
17 cal
0.6 g protein · 5.2 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, banana or lemon?
Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and lemon has 29. Lemon is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, banana or lemon?
Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; lemon has 1.1 g. They're tied on protein.
Is banana or lemon better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward lemon — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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