Banana
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 89 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 89 kcal in each 100g:
About Banana
Relatively higher in carbs; a common snacking fruit.
Health Benefits of Banana
Natural pre/post-workout energy
Bananas have ~22.8g carbs per 100g - on the higher side for fruit. A medium one (~120g) gives ~107 kcal, mostly natural fructose and glucose that absorb fast - handy 30-60 min before or after exercise to refill glycogen.
Potassium among the best of fruits
Bananas are famed for potassium - about 400-450mg in a medium one. Potassium maintains electrolyte balance, muscle contraction and nerve transmission. For heavy sweaters, bananas are a natural way to replace potassium after sport.
Portable, no washing; snack anytime
With a natural peel, no washing needed and days of shelf life at room temperature, bananas are the easiest fruit snack for travel, office and outings. Note: green bananas are high in resistant starch - astringent and harder to digest - so wait until a few brown spots appear for the best taste.