At a glance
- 0.8 g protein and 114 calories per 1 medium (118 g).
- 0.7 g protein per 100 calories: #504 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #37 of 47 in fruit.
- 2 g fiber and 0 mg sodium per serving.
What is banana like to eat?
Bananas are sweet, soft fruit that are easy to carry and need no prep. They go into smoothies, oatmeal and baking, and pairing one with yogurt or nut butter turns it into a fuller snack.
How can you eat more banana?
Try this
Slice over Greek yogurt or oatmealBlend into a smoothie with milk and peanut butterSpread with almond butter for a snackMash into pancakes or banana breadIs banana good on a GLP-1?
Bananas are soft and bland, so a few slices can be easy when appetite is low, especially with a spoon of yogurt. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does banana compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana | 1 medium | 0.8 g | 114 | 0.7 g |
| Peanut butter | 2 tbsp | 7.7 g | 188 | 4.1 g |
| Greek yogurt | 3/4 cup | 17.5 g | 104 | 16.9 g |
| Oats | 1/2 cup | 5.4 g | 152 | 3.6 g |
Close to banana per calorie: mango (1 g), avocado (0.9 g), dates (0.6 g), apple (0.2 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Buy a mix of ripe and green bananas so they last through the week, and freeze overripe ones for smoothies.
What's the full nutrition for banana?
| Nutrient | Per 1 medium (118 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 | 97 | |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.7 g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 23 g | |
| Fiber | 2 g | 1.7 g | 7% |
| Sugar | 18.6 g | 15.8 g | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
USDA FoodData Central, Foundation: "Bananas, ripe and slightly ripe, raw". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
