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How many calories in
banana?

A medium banana is about 105 calories with 27g of carbs, mostly fast-digesting sugars and a small amount of fiber. It's the classic pre- or post-workout snack because it's portable and provides quick energy. Bananas also bring a useful amount of potassium for muscle function.

89
kcal · 100g
1.1g
Protein
23g
Carbs
0.3g
Fat
Appears inLow-Fat Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical banana serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
1 medium (118g)
105 kcal
1.3g
1 large (136g)
121 kcal
1.5g
1 cup, sliced (150g)
134 kcal
1.7g
In your day

What 89 calories means.

Balanced — banana sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
4%
per 100g · 1.2g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking17 min
🏃 Running9 min
🚴 Cycling10 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Banana vs. similar foods.

How banana stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Banana
89 kcal / 100g
1.2g
52 kcal / 100g
0.6g
47 kcal / 100g
1.9g
60 kcal / 100g
1.3g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in banana?

Banana has approximately 89 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 1 medium (118g) — comes in at 105 calories.

How much protein is in banana?

1.1g of protein per 100g. That puts banana at roughly 1.2g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other fruits sources.

How do I log banana accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is banana good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Banana is naturally low-calorie at 89 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.