Calories by quantity and serving size
| Amount | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium banana | 118 g | 105 kcal | 1.5 g | 27 g | 0.5 g |
| 2 x medium banana | 236 g | 210 kcal | 2.5 g | 54 g | 1 g |
| 3 x medium banana | 354 g | 315 kcal | 4 g | 81 g | 1 g |
| 4 x medium banana | 472 g | 420 kcal | 5 g | 108 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 small banana | 101 g | 90 kcal | 1 g | 23 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 large banana | 136 g | 120 kcal | 1.5 g | 31 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 extra small banana | 81 g | 70 kcal | 1 g | 18.5 g | 0.5 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 90 kcal | 1 g | 23 g | 0.5 g |
How cooking and toppings change the calories
| Version | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium banana (as above) | 105 kcal | 1.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Banana shake: 1 medium banana, 1 cup whole milk, 2 tsp sugar | 285 kcal | 9 g | 8.5 g |
| 1 medium banana with 10 almonds | 175 kcal | 4 g | 6.5 g |
Nutrition facts for 1 medium banana
| Nutrient | 1 medium banana | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g | 23 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 3 g | 2.5 g |
| Sugars | 14.5 g | 12 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 358 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg |
Is banana good for weight loss?
Yes, a banana fits a weight loss diet. At about 105 kcal for a medium fruit it is a filling, portable snack with fibre and potassium, and lighter than most packaged snacks.
Bananas are mostly carbohydrate, so they work better as a snack or before exercise than as a whole meal. Pair one with protein to stay full for longer: a medium banana with ten almonds is about 175 kcal. A banana shake made with full cream milk and sugar is closer to a small meal, so count it as one. Riper bananas have more sugar and less starch; if you have diabetes, ask your doctor or dietitian how bananas fit your plan.
Tips to keep banana lighter
- Count the size you eat. Weigh one banana without the peel once, then pick the closest row in the table above.
- Lighter shake. Use toned or double toned milk and skip the sugar; a ripe banana is sweet enough. See milk calories.
- Add protein. A banana with a katori of curd or a few almonds keeps you full for longer than a banana alone.
- Freeze overripe ones. Frozen slices blend into a thick shake without ice cream or sugar.
1 kela me kitni calorie hoti hai? Ek medium kele (118 g) mein lagbhag 105 kcal hoti hai. Doodh aur cheeni ke saath shake banane par yeh 285 kcal tak pahunch jaati hai.
Banana compared
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana | 90 kcal | 1 g | - |
| Apple | 50 kcal | 0.5 g | An apple has fewer calories per 100 g and more fibre per calorie; a banana gives more carbohydrate for quick energy. |
| Dates | 280 kcal | 2.5 g | Dates are dried fruit, so they have about three times the calories of banana per 100 g. |
How we calculated these numbers
Values from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Bananas, raw".
Calories are rounded to the nearest 5 kcal and macros to the nearest 0.5 g. Home cooking varies, mostly in portion size and oil, so treat these as good estimates rather than exact values. The text on this page was drafted with AI assistance and checked by the Calo AI Team; every number is calculated from the data above. Read more in how we calculate.