Bananas, raw
Per 100 g, Bananas, raw provides 89 kcal, making it a relatively low-calorie food. It contains 1.09 g of protein, 22.8 g of carbohydrate and 0.33 g of fat, with 2.6 g of dietary fibre.
Full nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.09 g | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.33 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.11 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8 g | 8% |
| Fibre | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet (FDA). Your needs may differ.
About Bananas
The banana is one of the world's most portable fruits, eaten straight from the peel as a snack, sliced over cereal, or blended into smoothies. At just 89 kcal per 100 g, it carries 22.8 g of carbohydrate alongside 2.6 g of fibre, giving it a satisfying, gently sweet character without much fat (0.33 g) or protein (1.09 g).
Its most talked-about mineral is potassium, present at 358 mg per 100 g, alongside smaller amounts of magnesium (27 mg) and a modest 8.7 mg of vitamin C. Sodium is negligible at just 1 mg. Mainstream nutrition guidance generally frames bananas as a convenient way to add fibre and potassium to a varied diet, rather than as a food with any special power. A ripe banana also works well mashed into baking as a partial sugar or fat substitute, making use of its natural sweetness.