Banana has a low glycemic index of 51 (typical range 46 to 56). A serving of 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) (118 g) has a glycemic load of 12, which is medium. Per 100 g it provides 89 calories, 1.1 g protein, 22.8 g carbohydrate (2.6 g fiber, 12.2 g sugars) and 0.3 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) (118 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 27 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Sugars | 12.2 g | 14.4 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 422 mg |
Other fruits with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Cherimoya | 35 | 12 |
| Mango | 51 | 11 |
| Soursop | 32 | 10 |
| Blueberry | 53 | 10 |
| Honeydew Melon | 62 | 9 |
Banana has a glycemic index of 51, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) (118 g) serving is 12, which is medium.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of banana has a glycemic load of 12 (medium). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Banana has 89 calories per 100 g, and about 105 calories in a 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) (118 g) serving.
Banana is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Bananas, raw” (FDC 173944). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group from our NOVA reference list.
General information, not medical advice.
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