Calories in banana
1 banana (100 g) has 89 calories, with 1.1 g of protein, 22.8 g of carbs and 0.3 g of fat. That's 89 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 piece (100 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | 89 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Carbs | 22.8 g | 22.8 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
Figures are from USDA FoodData Central, where it's listed as “Banana (Kela)”. Brands and portions vary, so treat them as a good estimate.
Is banana good for a gym diet?
Not much protein: 1.2 g per 100 calories. Count it as energy and get your protein from dal, tofu or soya chunks.
Most of its calories come from carbs (93%), then protein (4%) and fat (3%).
A gym meal usually aims for 25 g of protein or more, depending on your daily target. From this alone, that's 23 bananas (about 2020 calories). The same 25 g from soya chunks is about 170 calories.
Logging banana in GymSensei
Type or say “1 banana” and it's logged with the numbers above, no searching through lists. It also understands “bananas” and “kela”.
Similar foods
| Food | Portion | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papaya | 1 cup (140 g) | 60 | 0.7 g |
| Mango | 1 piece (200 g) | 120 | 1.6 g |
| Dates | 1 piece (8 g) | 23 | 0.2 g |
| Apple | 1 piece (150 g) | 78 | 0.4 g |
| Orange | 1 piece (130 g) | 61 | 1.2 g |
Updated . General fitness and nutrition guidance, not medical advice.
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