Fruits
Banana, ripe Nutrition Facts
Ripe bananas with brown spots have converted most starches to simple sugars, making them sweeter and easier to digest. The antioxidant levels increase as bananas ripen.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving
Calories92
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
0.3g0%
Saturated Fat
0.1g1%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
-0%
Sodium
1mg0%
Total Carbohydrate
23.5g8%
Dietary Fiber
2.4g9%
Total Sugars
15.8g
Protein
1.0g2%
Vitamin A
4mcg0%
Vitamin C
9.1mg10%
Vitamin D
-0%
Vitamin E
0.1mg1%
Vitamin K
0.5mcg0%
Vitamin B6
0.4mg22%
Vitamin B12
-0%
Folate
20mcg5%
Calcium
5mg0%
Iron
0.3mg1%
Potassium
362mg8%
Magnesium
27mg6%
Zinc
0.1mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health Benefits
- ✓Higher antioxidant content including dopamine and catechins
- ✓Easier to digest due to reduced resistant starch
- ✓Natural sweetness ideal for sugar-free baking
Best For
Baking banana bread and muffinsSmoothies with natural sweetnessBaby food and easily digestible snacks
Storage
Very ripe bananas can be frozen for later use in baking or smoothies. Peel before freezing for easier use.
Serving Sizes
100g92 cal
1 medium banana109 cal
1 cup mashed207 cal
Frequently Asked Questions
Are ripe bananas healthier than unripe?
Both have benefits. Ripe bananas have more antioxidants and are easier to digest, while less ripe bananas have more resistant starch for gut health.
Why do ripe bananas have more sugar?
As bananas ripen, enzymes convert complex starches into simple sugars like glucose, fructose, and sucrose, increasing sweetness.
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