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Banana

Banana is a widely eaten tropical fruit enjoyed fresh, in smoothies, and as a baking ingredient; it's commonly used for its sweet flavor and creamy texture when mashed. It supplies quick energy from its 22.7g of carbohydrates per 100g and is a convenient source of vitamin B6 and manganese. Nutritionally it delivers modest fiber and very little fat or protein, making it a handy snack for energy; it tends to be low in protein but helps with satiety and provides a few useful micronutrients.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.14€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C+

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

97 kcal

5% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

0.7 g

1% RDI

Fat

0.3 g

0.1g sat fat

Carbs

23 g

8% RDI

Sugar

16 g

32% RDI

Fiber

1.7 g

6% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C+ · 6.1 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Banana healthy?

Banana is rated moderate (Health Grade C+) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Banana?

Banana is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Banana gluten free?

Yes, Banana is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Banana?

100g of Banana contains 97 kcal, 0.74g protein, 22.7g carbohydrates, 0.28g fat, and 1.7g fiber.

Q.04Is Banana vegan?

Yes, Banana is vegan.

Q.06Is Banana lactose free?

Yes, Banana is lactose free.

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