Calories in Banana — per 100 g and common serving
A practical portion guide for Banana, with calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat shown per 100 g and in familiar serving sizes.
Banana provides about 89 calories per 100 g, with roughly 1.1 g protein, 23 g carbohydrate and 0.3 g fat.
Banana nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
Calories by practical portion
| Serving | Approx. weight | Approx. calories |
|---|---|---|
| Reference amount | 100 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 small banana | about 80 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 medium banana | about 118 g | 105 kcal |
Weights refer to the edible portion. For mixed or packaged foods, use the product label or recipe total when available.
Why the calorie count may be different
Whole fruit portions are easiest to estimate by size or edible weight. Ripeness and variety can change the numbers slightly, but the bigger difference usually comes from portion size, dried versions, juice, syrups or added toppings.
Fruit can fit comfortably into weight-loss or maintenance plans. Pairing it with yogurt, eggs or a measured portion of nuts may make a snack more filling than fruit juice alone.
How to track Banana more accurately
- Use the nutrition label for a packaged product.
- For homemade food, weigh the finished serving or divide the full recipe into equal portions.
- Count visible extras such as oil, butter, ghee, cheese, mayonnaise, nuts and sugary sauces.
- Use the same bowl, spoon or plate when you want consistent estimates without weighing every day.
Can Banana fit a weight-loss diet?
Yes. A food does not need to be “diet food” to fit a calorie deficit. What matters is the portion, the rest of the meal and the total pattern across the day. Higher-calorie foods often work better in a smaller measured portion beside vegetables and a clear protein source.
Is the number exact?
No food database can make every recipe identical. Use this as a sensible estimate and prefer the package label or your own recipe calculation when available.
Should I weigh it raw or cooked?
Match the state shown on the page. This page is an everyday ready-to-eat estimate unless the food name says otherwise. Cooking changes water weight, so raw and cooked values should not be mixed.
What if my serving is larger?
Scale proportionally. For example, a serving that weighs 150 g contains about 1.5 times the per-100 g calories.
Data note
EKCal food pages combine standard food-composition references with practical serving estimates. Values are rounded and may differ by variety, brand and preparation. See Sources & Methodology.