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How Many Calories in Banana?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 25 kcal | 0.3g |
| 100g | 89 kcal | 1.1g |
| 1 medium banana | 105 kcal | 1.3g |
A banana contains 89 calories per 100g. A typical 1 medium banana (118g) provides about 105 calories. Banana is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Banana Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (118g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1g | 1.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8g | 26.9g |
| of which Sugars | 12.2g | 14.4g |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0.4g |
| of which Saturates | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| Fibre | 2.6g | 3.1g |
| Sodium | 1.0mg | 1mg |
| Potassium | 358.0mg | 422mg |
| Calcium | 5.0mg | 6mg |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.4mg |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10.3mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.0µg | 4µg |
| Selenium | 1.0µg | 1µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.1mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- A good source of vitamin C (10% DV)
- Calories: 4% DV
- Protein: 2% DV
- Carbohydrates: 8% DV
- Fibre: 9% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 8% DV
- Calcium: 0% DV
- Iron: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 10% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 2% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
Useful for tracking banana
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Good to know
Ripeness affects sugar content — a very ripe piece of fruit can carry noticeably more natural sugar than an under-ripe one of the same size.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in banana per 100g?
Banana contains 89 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is banana high in calories?
A 1 medium banana of banana (118g) has around 105 calories — roughly 5% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is banana good for weight loss?
At 89 calories per 100g, banana is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 medium banana provides about 105 calories.
How much protein is in banana?
Banana contains 1.1g of protein per 100g.
Is banana a good source of fibre?
Banana is relatively low in fibre at 2.6g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does banana compare to cherries, sweet, frozen, sweetened?
Banana has 89 calories per 100g, close to cherries, sweet, frozen, sweetened at 89 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of banana for 20g of protein?
With 1.1g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1818g of banana to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other fruits closest to banana by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana (this page) | 89 kcal | 1.1g | 22.8g | 0.3g |
| Cherries, Sweet, Frozen, Sweetened | 89 kcal | 1.1g | 22.4g | 0.1g |
| Plums, Canned, Purple, Heavy Syrup Pack | 89 kcal | 0.4g | 23.2g | 0.1g |
| Plums, Canned, Heavy Syrup, Drained | 89 kcal | 0.4g | 23.1g | 0.1g |
| Blueberries, Canned, Heavy Syrup, Solids and Liquids | 88 kcal | 0.7g | 22.1g | 0.3g |
| Boysenberries, Canned, Heavy Syrup | 88 kcal | 1.0g | 22.3g | 0.1g |
| Figs, Canned, Heavy Syrup Pack, Solids and Liquids | 88 kcal | 0.4g | 22.9g | 0.1g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.