Bananas are known for their starchy sweetness that is rich in nutrients. They are popularly consumed all over the world, although they are native to the tropical South and Southeast Asian countries. After apples and oranges, bananas are the third most popular fruit and the fourth largest fruit crop globally.
Bananas can be eaten raw as a snack or even as a dessert. They are also a common ingredient in fruit smoothies, cakes, and many other products. Doctors and nutritionists alike recommend including this fruit in your diet for its distinct nutritional value. They are excellent sources of vitamin B6, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and fiber. But how many calories are there in a banana? The answer depends on its size. Here are some approximate values of the caloric content of bananas by size:
|
Size |
Length (inches) |
Weight (Grams) |
Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Extra Small |
Less than 6 |
81 |
72 |
|
Small |
6 - 6.875 |
101 |
90 |
|
Medium |
7 - 7.875 |
118 |
105 |
|
Large |
8 - 8.875 |
136 |
120 |
|
Extra Large |
9 or more |
152 |
135 |
Bananas are known to be nutritionally excellent fruits. That is why people of all ages, including babies, benefit from eating them. They do not contain cholesterol and are also very low in sodium. They promote good digestion, increase energy, and improve heart health. Here are some nutritional facts about bananas (raw):
|
Size |
Fat(g) |
Protein(g) |
Carb(g) |
VB6(mg) |
VC(mg) |
Mn(mg) |
K(mg) |
Fiber(g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Extra Small |
.27 |
0.88 |
18.5 |
0.3 |
7.0 |
0.2 |
290 |
2.1 |
|
Small |
.33 |
1.01 |
23.1 |
0.4 |
8.8 |
0.3 |
362 |
2.6 |
|
Medium |
.39 |
1.29 |
27.0 |
0.4 |
10.3 |
0.3 |
422 |
3.1 |
|
Large |
.45 |
1.48 |
31.1 |
0.5 |
11.8 |
0.4 |
487 |
3.5 |
|
Extra Large |
.50 |
1.66 |
34.7 |
0.6 |
13.2 |
0.4 |
544 |
4.0 |
*Carb: Carbohydrate, *Mn: Manganese, K: Potassium