Banana
Benefits
1. Bananas are rich in nutrients, including carotenoids, phytosterols, and phenolics.
2. Compounds like these have antioxidant functions and may have the ability to protect the body from oxidative stress.
3. Certain properties in banana make it antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory.
4. Bananas are rich in serotonin, which elevates the presence of this hormone in the bloodstream.
Reference:
Bioactive compounds in banana and their associated health benefits - A review, PMID: 27041291, DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.03.033
Nutrition Facts
Bananas, Raw
Serving size: 100 grams (100g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories
89
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber (old FDA) 3g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 12g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Sugar Alcohol 0g
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 10mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Potassium 360mg 8%
Vitamin A 20mcg 2%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1mcg 0%
Thiamin 0.03mg 3%
Riboflavin 0.1mg 6%
Niacin 0.7mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 22%
Folate 20mcg DFE 5%
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.3mg 7%
Phosphorus 20mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Zinc 0.2mg 1%
Selenium 1mcg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 9%
Manganese 0.3mg 12%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.