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Banana Nectar

Banana Nectar is a sweet, banana-flavored beverage—a thick fruit nectar or juice product often used as a drink or ingredient in smoothies and desserts. It's commonly produced from puree, added water, and sweeteners or stabilizers, and appears in cuisines and snacks where a ready-to-drink banana flavor is desired. Nutritionally, Banana Nectar contains a substantial amount of sugar (15.5g per 100g) and provides little protein or fiber, though it can supply small amounts of vitamin B6 and minerals like manganese that are found in bananas. Because it's usually a processed nectar rather than whole fruit, it offers fruit flavor and some micronutrients but fewer of the benefits of eating fresh banana. From a health perspective, this type of nectar is best enjoyed occasionally: it delivers quick carbohydrates and taste but is not a significant source of fiber or protein, and many commercial nectars are highly processed. Choosing whole fruit or lower-sugar alternatives will preserve more fiber and slow carbohydrate absorption.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~1.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D-

Use selectively

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

74 kcal

4% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

0.3 g

1% RDI

Fat

0.1 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

18 g

7% RDI

Sugar

16 g

31% RDI

Fiber

0.6 g

2% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D- · 3.8 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Banana Nectar healthy?

Banana Nectar is rated D- on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Banana Nectar?

Banana Nectar is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Banana Nectar gluten free?

Yes, Banana Nectar is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Banana Nectar?

100g of Banana Nectar contains 74 kcal, 0.26g protein, 18g carbohydrates, 0.13g fat, and 0.6g fiber.

Q.04Is Banana Nectar vegan?

Yes, Banana Nectar is vegan.

Q.06Is Banana Nectar lactose free?

Yes, Banana Nectar is lactose free.

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