Banana is a sweet, starchy fruit eaten raw out of hand, sliced into cereals and yoghurt, or used ripe in baking. Per 100 g, a raw banana provides 88 kcal, 1.1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 20.1 g of carbohydrates and 1.7 g of dietary fibre, with 12.2 g coming from sugars. It is a notable source of potassium at 330 mg per 100 g, alongside 27 mg of magnesium and 20 mcg of folate. Vitamin C contributes 8.7 mg per 100 g. No glycemic index value is available for this entry. Bananas are suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in a banana?
A raw banana contains 88 kcal per 100 g. A medium banana weighs around 120 g (peeled), putting it at roughly 105 kcal per fruit.
How much potassium is in a banana?
Bananas contain 330 mg of potassium per 100 g, making them one of the more potassium-dense commonly eaten fruits. A medium peeled banana delivers around 400 mg of potassium.
Is banana low-FODMAP friendly?
Yes, bananas appear on the low-FODMAP diet list in this dataset. Portion size still matters — ripe bananas tend to have higher fructose levels, so smaller servings are typically recommended within a low-FODMAP approach.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 499 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 31.0 g |
| Carbs | 50.3 g |
| Sugars | 14.0 g |
| Fiber | 5.0 g |
| Starch | 36.3 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 25.9 g |
| Monounsaturated | 1.9 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.50 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.46 g |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 19.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.70 mg |
| Magnesium | 80.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 71.0 mg |
| Potassium | 560 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.50 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium | 2.0 mcg |
| Iodine | 0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 18.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.20 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.020 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 24.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 9.8 mg |
Other cooking states of Banana
Raw banana (88 kcal).
