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1. Banana Facts
2. Types of Bananas
3. Banana Nutritional Value
4. Banana Health Benefits

Banana Facts

History and Origin

Types of Bananas

Types of Bananas grown and sold in Australia

Banana Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Banana ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Bananas, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, sliced = 150 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	89	4.4%
Protein	g	1.09	2.1%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.33	0.4%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	22.84	8.3%
Fiber, total dietary	g	2.6	9.2%
Sugars, total	g	12.23
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	5	0.3%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.26	1.4%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	27	6.4%
Phosphorus, P	mg	22	1.7%
Potassium, K	mg	358	7.6%
Sodium, Na	mg	1	0.04%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.15	1.3%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.078	8.6%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.270	11.7%
Selenium, Se	mcg	1.0	1.8%
Fluoride, F	mcg	2.2
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	8.7	9.6%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.031	2.5%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.073	5.6%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.665	4.1%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.334	6.6%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.367	21.5%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	20	5%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	3	0.3%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.10	0.6%
Vitamin D	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.5	0.4%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.112	0.5%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.032
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.073
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	26
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	25
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	22

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Banana Nutritional Value

Banana Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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