Calories in a Banana

Peeled Banana The humble banana is one of the best energy foods and a favorite among athletes. Easy to eat, tastes good, and is wrapped up in a biodegradable wrapper.

It's amazing how many people ask "How many calories are in a banana?"

Banana Calories and Macro-Nutrients

	Calories	Carbs (g)	Protein (g)	Fat (g)
Very Small Banana (less than 6")	72 (301 kj)	18.5	0.9	0.3
Small Banana (6" to 7")	90 (375 kj)	23.1	1.1	0.3
Medium Banana (7" to 8")	105 (438 kj)	26.9	1.3	0.4
Large Banana (8" to 9")	121 (505 kj)	31.1	1.5	0.5
Extra Large Banana (9" or longer)	135 (564 kj)	34.7	1.7	0.5

Carbohyrdates, proteins, and fats are rounded up to the nearest tenth of a gram. Carbohydrate is measured by difference: The total gram weight less protein, fat, and water grams. This measure includes fiber. Measurements taken from the USDA nutrient database.