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Calories in a banana

About 105 kcal in a medium banana, mostly carbs with a little fibre.

Estimate per serving

1 medium banana (118 g)

Calories

105 kcal

Protein

1.3 g

Carbs

27 g

Fat

0.4 g

Fibre

3.1 g

Values are widely-accepted estimates and vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation and portion size.

Common serving sizes

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Small banana (~100 g)90 kcal1.1 g23 g0.3 g
Large banana (~136 g)121 kcal1.5 g31 g0.5 g
Sliced, 1 cup (~150 g)134 kcal1.6 g34 g0.5 g

Is banana good for meal planning?

Bananas are mostly carbohydrate, with a small amount of fibre and very little fat. They are convenient, cheap and easy to plan around — a great everyday snack or breakfast addition.

Calories vary with size. A small banana lands closer to 90 kcal, a large one closer to 120 kcal. If you eat a lot of bananas, weighing them once or twice helps you log them accurately.

How to use banana in a meal plan

  • Slice into porridge or yoghurt for an easy breakfast
  • Pair with a tablespoon of peanut butter for a higher-protein snack
  • Freeze for smoothies — useful when you have a deficit target to hit
  • Pre-workout snack if you train within 60 minutes

How to track banana in GudFude

GudFude is a calorie tracker and meal planner. Add banana to a meal, pick the serving size that matches what you ate, and your daily totals update instantly. You can save it as a favourite so logging it next time takes one tap.

GudFude shows estimates for general guidance only. It is not medical advice and does not claim to publish a verified global food database. Check packet labels when accuracy matters.

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Frequently asked questions

+How many calories are in a banana?
Roughly 90–120 kcal depending on size. A medium banana (about 118 g) is around 105 kcal.
+Are bananas good for weight loss?
They can be. Bananas are calorie-dense for a fruit but high in fibre and easy to portion. They fit any plan if they stay within your daily calorie target.
+How much sugar is in a banana?
A medium banana contains roughly 14 g of natural sugars, balanced by fibre that slows absorption.
+Are these calorie values exact?
No. They are widely-accepted estimates for a typical portion. Exact calories vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation method and portion size. Use the value on your packet when you have one.