Calories in Banana, raw
Generic food Raw Fruits
This record duplicates Banana, raw from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Banana, raw contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (6 g) provides about 6 kcal.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 3% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fruits on FoodFactly, where the median is 63 kcal per 100 g across 501 foods.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 11% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 97 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.28 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.11 g | 0.6% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22.7 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 15.8 g | |
| Protein C | 0.74 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.054 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium C | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 22 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 326 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 3%
- Carbohydrates 94%
- Fat 3%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.74 gabove the median for fruits (median 0.68 g)
- Sugars15.8 gabove the median for fruits (median 11.2 g)
- Fat0.28 gabove the median for fruits (median 0.21 g)
- Saturated fat0.11 gin the top quarter of fruits (median 0.026 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of fruits (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.76 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.032 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.073 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.046 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 8 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 22 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 75.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Banana
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana, baked Cooked | 161 | 0.82 g | 32.4 g | 3.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bananas, ripe and slightly ripe, raw Raw | 97 | 0.74 g | 23 g | 0.29 g |
| Grapes, red or green, raw Raw | 69 | 0.72 g | 18.1 g | 0.16 g |
| Bananas, overripe, raw Raw | 85 | 0.73 g | 20.1 g | 0.22 g |
| Grapes, raw Raw | 83 | 0.9 g | 19.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Banana, raw Raw | 89 | 1.1 g | 22.8 g | 0.33 g |
| Figs, raw Raw | 74 | 0.75 g | 19.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Grapes, american type (slip skin), raw Raw | 67 | 0.63 g | 17.2 g | 0.35 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw banana?
100 g of raw banana has 97 kcal. 1 slice (6 g): about 6 kcal. 1 linear inch (15 g): about 15 kcal. 1 banana (126 g): about 122 kcal.
How much protein is in raw banana?
Raw banana contains 0.74 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.044 g in 1 slice (6 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits, that is above the median (median 0.68 g).
How many carbs are in raw banana?
Raw banana has 22.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 15.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw banana?
Raw banana contains 0.28 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.11 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw banana contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (13% DV), Vitamin B6 (12% DV) and copper (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw banana?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does banana have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, banana, raw has 97 kcal, while banana, baked has 161 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709224. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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