How Many Calories Are In 1 Fresh, Dried, Green Banana?

2024 Author: Josephine Shorter | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-07 17:49

How many calories are in a banana?

Without exception, nutritionists recommend that their clients consume as much water as possible, as well as fruits and vegetables. As for bananas, doctors are wary of them, since this fruit is quite high in calories.

However, the high calorie content of bananas is not a reason to refuse them altogether. Bananas can and should be eaten, but they should be done correctly.

Content:

• What is the calorie content of a banana?
• How many calories are in 1 peeled banana?
• Calorie content of dried banana
• How many calories are in banana chips?
• Calories in green bananas
• In an overripe fruit
• In banana juice
• How much less nutritious is a mini banana?
• Less Calories in Platano Green Banana
• What is banana good for?

What is the calorie content of a banana?

Different varieties of bananas have different calories. In addition, the calorie content of a banana varies depending on how you consume it. For example, banana chips are many times more nutritious than banana juice. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the calorie content of each product separately.

How many calories are in 1 peeled banana?

The question of how many calories are in 1 peeled banana is of interest to many people. This is especially important for those who follow diets and seek to lose those extra pounds.

So, the weight of one banana is on average 200 g, and 40-50 g goes to the weight of the peel. That is, there are about 120 kcal in 1 banana without a peel. This is the calorie content of an unripe banana. Ripe or overripe fruit will be even more high-calorie, it contains about 180 kcal. If we compare the calorie content of a ripe banana with other food products, then it will be approximately equal to a boiled chicken fillet weighing 120 g.

Calorie content of dried banana

Dried bananas are even more nutritious than fresh fruits and even overripe fruits. There are 320 kcal per 100 g of dried bananas.

One slice of dried banana weighs about 25-30 g, so just such a small slice can have a caloric value of 100 kcal.

It is very convenient to have dried bananas with you for a quick snack. They allow you to satisfy your hunger and provide a good supply of energy. However, you will not be able to lose weight on such products.

How many calories are in banana chips?

Banana chips are made with fresh fruits. They are cut into thin slices and fried in palm oil. Such products can be found on supermarket shelves. Most often, you can find other exotic fruits in dried form in the package of banana chips. The calorie content of such chips is very high and can reach 500 kcal per 100 g of product. In addition, very few nutrients remain in banana chips compared to fresh fruits. Losing weight by eating banana chips is not possible.

Calories in green bananas

If bananas are unripe, then their peel has a greenish tint. Such fruits have a low calorie content, about 80 kcal per 100 g of product. As a rule, all bananas for export are picked green from the branches. Otherwise, they will deteriorate during transportation. Unripe fruits are not consumed fresh, they are most often used to prepare various dishes.

In an overripe fruit

An overripe banana is one that has black spots. The more such spots on the skin of the fruit, the more ripe it is. The fruit pulp is very juicy and sweet, but their calorie content is also high. There are about 125 kcal per 100 g of overripe fruit. Therefore, you should not get too carried away with them.

In banana juice

Banana juice is not a high-calorie drink. 100 g contains no more than 47 kcal. At the same time, all the benefits of bananas in the juice are preserved. Therefore, people watching their weight need to give preference to this particular drink.

It should be understood that a really healthy and tasty product can be obtained only by using a juicer. Buying banana juice in a pack, a person buys a drink not in pure form. In such a product, the content of mashed banana will be at least 30%.

How much less nutritious is a mini banana?

Mini bananas are often seen on store counters. Such fruits are collected in large clusters. They are also called baby bananas. These fruits are not inferior to their "brothers" in sweetness and juiciness, but their taste and smell are somewhat different. In length, the fruits do not exceed 12 cm.

The calorie content of one mini-banana is about 80-90 kcal. It is interesting that in those countries where bananas grow, it is the miniature fruits that people eat. Large bananas are fed to livestock.

Less Calories in Platano Green Banana

Platano is a banana variety that does not contain as much sugar as regular bananas. Therefore, they taste slightly sour. The peel of such fruits has a red or green tint.

Although Platano is rarely purchased in Russia, such fruits have a low calorie content - about 60 kcal. In exporting countries, this variety of bananas is not consumed fresh, they are fried or boiled.

What is banana good for?

Bananas, due to their high calorie content, are good to eat in the morning. It is an ideal breakfast product as it can help you fill your body with energy and nutrients. In the evening, it is better to refuse to eat bananas.

If a person adheres to a diet, then he needs to opt for Platano bananas, because they contain the least kilocalories.

Bananas are healthy to eat regularly for the following reasons:

• They contain a lot of potassium, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system and the brain.
• Bananas contain tryptophan. Once in the human body, it is transformed into serotonin. This hormone is responsible for a good mood, normalizes the emotional background, allows you to relax and relieve nervous and physical stress.
• Bananas should be eaten by people who are engaged in heavy mental and physical labor. Only two fruits allow you to charge the body with energy, at least for a couple of hours.
• Bananas can and should be used by people with diseases of the digestive tract. They reduce inflammation in stomach ulcers and stomatitis. They are included in the menu of patients with enteritis, hypertension, atherosclerosis. Bananas are an approved food for people with liver and kidney problems.
• With the help of bananas, you can strengthen the immune system, rid the body of toxins, and normalize the nervous system.
• Bananas are a must for people looking to quit smoking. Thanks to the B vitamins contained in fruits, you can reduce the negative effects of nicotine on the body.

The author of the article: Kuzmina Vera Valerievna | Endocrinologist, nutritionist

Education: Diploma of the Russian State Medical University named after NI Pirogov with a degree in General Medicine (2004). Residency at Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, diploma in Endocrinology (2006).