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banana

Serving Basis: 100 g

vegvery common foodUSDA verified

Nutrition Stats

Calories: 89 kcal

Protein: 1.1 g

Carbohydrates: 22.8 g

Fat: 0.3 g

Fiber: 2.6 g

Sugar: 12.2 g

Sodium: 1 mg

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Nutrition Density: 0

Extended Nutrition Chart (Very Common Food)

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Protein1.1 g
Carbs22.8 g
Fat0.3 g
Fiber2.6 g
Sugar12.2 g
Sodium1 mg
Cholesterol0 mg

Importance and Use

Banana offers practical carbs and potassium, making it a convenient pre-workout and recovery fruit.

Uses

  • - pre-workout snack
  • - easy carb source
  • - smoothie ingredient

Benefits

  • - quick energy
  • - potassium support
  • - portable

Pros

  • - cheap and available
  • - easy digestion
  • - no prep needed

Cons

  • - not protein dense
  • - overuse can increase sugar intake

Best For

  • - pre-workout snack
  • - quick energy
  • - electrolyte support

Portion Tips

  • - 1 medium banana pre-session
  • - Pair with protein if used as meal component

Highlights: potassium source

Verification and Source

Source: USDA FoodData Central

Verified: Yes (USDA-backed)

FDC ID: 173944

Source URL: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/

Verified At: 2026-04-02

Data Note: USDA seed entry

Cautions

  • - If calorie targets are strict, count fruit portions

Pairing Ideas

  • - banana + peanut butter
  • - banana + whey shake