Fruit
How much protein is in a banana?
Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long), 118 g) has 1.3 g of protein and 105 calories.
- Protein, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) (118 g)
- 1.3 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 1.2 g
Low protein density
Protein in banana by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 NLEA serving (126 g) | 1.4 g | 112 | 28.7 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 extra large (9" or longer) (152 g) | 1.7 g | 135 | 34.7 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 large (8" to 8-7/8" long) (136 g) | 1.5 g | 121 | 31 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 cup, sliced (150 g) | 1.7 g | 134 | 34.2 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 small (6" to 6-7/8" long) (101 g) | 1.1 g | 90 | 23 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 extra small (less than 6" long) (81 g) | 0.9 g | 72 | 18.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) (118 g) | 1.3 g | 105 | 26.9 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 cup, mashed (225 g) | 2.5 g | 200 | 51.3 g | 0.7 g |
| 100 g | 1.1 g | 89 | 22.8 g | 0.3 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 89
- Protein
- 1.1 g
- Carbs
- 22.8 g
- Fat
- 0.3 g
- Fibre
- 2.6 g
- Sugar
- 12.2 g
- Sodium
- 1 mg
Fruit: most protein per calorie
- Raspberries 2.3 g protein per 100 cal
- Peach 2.3 g protein per 100 cal
- Strawberries 2.2 g protein per 100 cal
- Watermelon 2 g protein per 100 cal
- Orange 1.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Mango 1.3 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is a banana high in protein?
Not really. It has 1.2 g of protein per 100 calories. That's fine: not every food needs to be a protein food.
How much protein is in 100 g of banana?
1.1 g, with 89 calories.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 173944: "Bananas, raw" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.