Calories in banana
Banana (raw) contains 89 calories per 100g, with 1.1g of protein, 0.3g of fat and 22.8g of carbohydrates. One medium banana (118g) comes to roughly 105 calories.
Calories by serving size
Based on 89 kcal per 100g (raw).
| 100g | 89 kcal |
|---|---|
| 1 small banana (101g) | 90 kcal |
| 1 medium banana (118g) | 105 kcal |
| 1 large banana (136g) | 121 kcal |
Full nutrition facts
Per 100g, raw.
| Energy | 89 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Total fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.8 g |
| Sugars | 12.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 358 mg |
How this fits a day of eating
A medium banana (118g) is about 105 calories, just over 5% of a 2,000 calorie day, almost entirely from carbohydrate. It is a convenient, pre-portioned snack that works well before exercise, and its fibre and natural sugars make it more filling than the same calories from sweets.
Ripeness changes the taste more than the calories. As bananas ripen, starch converts to sugar, but the total calories stay about the same, so log a spotty banana exactly like a green one.
Common questions
How many calories are in a banana?
A medium banana about 18 to 20cm long weighs around 118g without its peel and contains roughly 105 calories, 27g of carbohydrate and 3g of fibre. A small banana of 101g is about 90 calories, while a large one of 136g is close to 121 calories.
Do bananas make you gain weight?
No single fruit causes weight gain. A medium banana has about 105 calories, less than many packaged snacks, and provides fibre, potassium and vitamin B6. Weight changes depend on total calories over time, so bananas fit easily into a calorie deficit when they replace, rather than add to, other snacks.
Is a banana a good pre-workout snack?
A banana is a practical pre-workout snack for many people. A medium one supplies around 27g of mostly quick-digesting carbohydrate for about 105 calories, is easy on the stomach, and needs no preparation. Eating it 30 to 60 minutes before training gives time for digestion while still providing usable energy.
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Nutrition values from USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 173944, per 100g unless stated. Last reviewed 18 September 2026. Calorie needs vary by person.