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Calories in a banana

A typical serving of banana (1 medium, 118 g) has about 105 calories. Per 100 g: 89 kcal, 1.1 g protein, 22.8 g carbs, 0.3 g fat. The same 100 g carries 2.6 g of fiber and 12.2 g of sugar. Most of the energy comes from carbohydrate.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 medium118 g105 kcal
1 large136 g121 kcal
1 small101 g90 kcal
1 cup, sliced150 g134 kcal
100 g100 g89 kcal

Macros per 100 g

1.1 g
Protein
22.8 g
Carbs
0.3 g
Fat
2.6 g
Fiber
12.2 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

The default portable snack: sweet, filling for its 105 calories, and wrapped by nature. On the energy-density scale, 89 kcal per 100 g puts banana at the low end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a banana?

A typical serving (1 medium, 118 g) has about 105 calories, and 100 g has 89 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in a banana?

There are 1.1 g of protein in 100 g of banana, which works out to about 1.3 g per serving (1 medium). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

How much sugar is in a banana?

Sugar comes to 12.2 g per 100 g, so 1 medium (118 g) delivers roughly 14 g. That sugar is already counted inside the calorie figures on this page.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 173944 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 173944 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.