Banana Nutrition facts
Banana
Enjoy banana fruit is nature's energy-rich food that comes with a safety envelope! Fresh, creamy, and delicious dessert bananas are one of the cheapest and readily available fruits all year round.
Botanically, it belongs to the family of Musaceae. Commercially, it is one of the widely cultivated crops in the tropical and subtropical zones. Scientific name: Musa acuminata colla.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 89 Kcal | 4.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.84 g | 18% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0.33 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.60 g | 7% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 20 µg | 5% |
| Niacin | 0.665 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 mg | 7% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.367 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin | 0.031 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 64 IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.10 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 µg | 1% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper | 0.078 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.270 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 22 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.0 µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-alpha | 25 µg | -- |
| Carotene-beta | 26 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 22 µg | -- |