What is Banana?
Bananas are one of the world's most popular fruits, offering quick energy from natural sugars balanced with fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6. They're nature's perfect pre-workout snack and a convenient source of nutrients on the go.
Key Highlights
- Quick natural energy for exercise
- Supports healthy blood pressure with potassium
- Promotes digestive health with prebiotic fiber
- May improve mood via B6 and tryptophan
- Supports heart health
Banana Nutrition Facts
Nutrition values per 100 g (100g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 | - |
| Total Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | - |
| Cholesterol | mg | 0% |
| Sodium | mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22.8g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars | 0g | - |
| Protein | 1.1g | 2% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 22% |
| Minerals | ||
| Magnesium | 27mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Health Benefits of Banana
Quick natural energy for exercise
Quick natural energy for exercise
Supports healthy blood pressure with potassium
Supports healthy blood pressure with potassium
Promotes digestive health with prebiotic fiber
Promotes digestive health with prebiotic fiber
May improve mood via B6 and tryptophan
May improve mood via B6 and tryptophan
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Banana for Your Health Goals
Discover how Banana can support your specific nutrition and health goals:
Banana for Athletic Performance
Natural carbohydrates and electrolytes provide quick energy for workouts
Relevance: 9.0/10Banana for Energy
Natural sugars and B6 support sustained energy throughout the day
Relevance: 8.5/10Banana for Gut Health
Prebiotic fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria
Relevance: 7.5/10Banana for Heart Health
Potassium supports healthy blood pressure
Relevance: 7.0/10Banana for Muscle Building
Good post-workout carb source for glycogen replenishment
Relevance: 6.5/10How to Select & Store Banana
🏠 Storage Tips
- Ripen at room temperature
- Refrigerate ripe bananas—skin darkens but fruit stays fresh
- Freeze overripe bananas for smoothies
Best Ways to Eat Banana
Quick Recipe Ideas
- Fresh as a portable snack
- Sliced on oatmeal or cereal
- Frozen and blended for 'nice cream'
- In smoothies for natural sweetness
- Baked into healthy banana bread
Track Banana in Your Diet
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