| Banana, raw, edible partsNutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)One banana is 100–150 gEnergy 90 kcal 370 kJ | ||
| Carbohydrates | 22.84 g | |
| Sugars | 12.23 g | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | |
| Fat | 0.33 g | |
| Protein | 1.09 g | |
| Vitamin A | equiv. 3 µg | 0% |
| Thiamine (Vit. B1) | 0.031 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (Vit. B2) | 0.073 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (Vit. B3) | 0.665 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.334 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 mg | 28% |
| Folate (Vit. B9) | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7 mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 22 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.Source: USDA Nutrient database | ||
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