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How Many Calories and Carbs Are in a Banana?

Dt. Parvathy Menon

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Banana is one of the most commonly consumed fruits in the world. It is extremely healthy and is filled with a variety of nutrients. In Indian households, bananas are used in different ways either in the raw or in the ripe form. Not just the fruit, even the flower, stem, and leaves of banana are used. It is considered as one of the best post-workout food too. However, did you ever wonder how many calories and carbs are there in a banana? In this article, we shall answer this question.

Calories Depend on the size of the Banana

Depending on the size of the banana and also the type, the calorie varies. On average, a medium-sized banana contains 105 calories. Also, if you slice or mash the banana, the calories will vary depending on the number of cups.

Size and calories:

– Extra small – 70-72 calories

– Small – 88-90 calories

– Medium – 100-105 calories

– Large – 118-121 calories

– Extra large – 130-135 calories

– Sliced (1 cup) – 130-134 calories

– Mashed (1 cup) – 180-200 calories

Therefore, we can say that the calorie of a banana varies between 70-135 calories. In this 93% calories comes from carbs, 4% calories from protein, and 3% from fat.

What is the Carb Count in a Banana?

The two main components of a fully ripe banana are water and carbs. This means that the amount of carbs in an unripened banana is much less than the ripened banana. Again, the number of carbs in a banana vary from size to size. However, an average-sized banana contains 25 grams of carbs.

Size and carbs in gram:

– Extra small – 15-19 grams

– Small – 20-23 grams

– Medium – 25-27 grams

– Large – 28-31 grams

– Extra large – 30-35 grams

– Sliced (1 cup) – 30-34 grams

– Mashed (1 cup) – 45-51 grams

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Other Nutrients in a Banana

Banana is not just about calories and carbs. It is also known for the amount of potassium it contains. The following are the nutrients that one medium-sized banana contains:

– Fiber

– Potassium

– Vitamin B6

– Vitamin C

– Folate

– Vitamin B2

– Manganese

Conclusion

If you are looking for food items that are high in calories, or that provide more energy, bananas can be your go-to fruit. Even though it is a good source of carbs and potassium, it cannot fulfil your daily needs of proteins and fats. The fibre content of bananas promotes weight loss, but you can limit your intake of bananas if you are on a low-carb diet.

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Dt. Parvathy Menon

Parvathy N Menon is a senior nutrition consultant with MFine. She is an MSc in Nutrition & Dietetics and is also a registered dietitian (RD). Her areas of expertise include nutrition for medical conditions like diabetes, ailments of the heart, PCOD, etc. She also specialises in weight loss/gain, women’s health and overall well-being programs. On a personal note, she enjoys travelling, listening to music and spending quality time with her family.

How Many Calories and Carbs Are in a Banana?

Calories Depend on the size of the Banana

What is the Carb Count in a Banana?

Other Nutrients in a Banana

Conclusion

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