BANANA CALORIES

Calories in Banana

The below given table contains the calorific values of banana according to various serving sizes.

Serving Size     Calories
100 g     89
225 g     200
150 g     133
28 g     25

So, these are the different calorific values that vary for different serving sizes. Having dealt with the calorie count of bananas, now let's discuss some important nutrition facts of this fruit, which have been provided in the list below. Note that the values are based on a serving size of 100 grams.

Nutrients     Amount
Total Fat     0.33 g
Cholesterol     0 mg
Sodium     1 mg
Total carbohydrate     22.84 g
Dietary fiber     2.6 g
Sugars     12.23 g
Protein     1.09 g
Vitamin A     64 IU
Vitamin C     8.7 mg
Vitamin E     0.1 mg
Vitamin K     0.5 mcg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)     0.031 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)     0.073 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)     0.665 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)     0.4 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)     20.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid     0.334 mg
Calcium     5.0 mg
Iron     0.26 mg
Magnesium     27.0 mg
Phosphorous     22.0 mg
Zinc     0.15 mg
Copper     0.078 mg
Manganese     0.270 mg
Potassium     358 mg
Selenium     1.0 mcg

Banana Nutritional Benefits

    Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid which is essential for normal growth and metabolism. Including bananas as a part of your diet helps to reduce depression, anxiety and uplifting your mood.
    Bowel problems are common with almost everyone, and bananas can be an effective home remedy for it. It not only helps in relieving constipation, but also makes up for the loss of electrolytes lost due to diarrhea.
    For women, bananas are helpful for reducing pain from menstrual cramps, besides, taking care of their mood swings.
    Fructooligosaccharide is another active ingredient in bananas. The main function of this compound is to help the body absorb calcium from multiple sources thus, making way for stronger and healthier bones.
    Kidneys play an important role in the detoxification of the body, and many other processes required for daily functioning. The antioxidant phenolic compounds present in bananas help to protect the kidneys against many types of medical illnesses and disorders. Many studies have revealed that people who consume bananas on a regular basis, show lesser susceptibility to develop serious problems such as kidney cancer.