What is the nutritional value of bananas?

• Vitamin B6 -- .5 mg
• Manganese -- .3 mg
• Vitamin C -- 9 mg
• Potassium -- 450 mg
• Dietary Fiber -- 3g
• Protein -- 1 g
• Magnesium -- 34 mg
• Folate -- 25.0 mcg
• Riboflavin -- .1 mg
• Niacin -- .8 mg
• Vitamin A -- 81 IU
• Iron -- .3 mg

• Safe and pure enough for baby's first solid food, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Bananas are a terrific, heart-healthy food when included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease.
• Naturally fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free
• A good source of potassium, dietary fiber, manganese and vitamins B6 & C

Bananas are an excellent source of potassium and vitamin B6, and a good source of vitamin C, fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, biotin, and carbohydrates. Since they have a lower water content than most fruit, bananas typically have more calories as well as a higher sugar content. A 31/2-oz (100 g) serving is a small (61/2-inch) banana and provides 89 calories, 1.1 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat, and 22.8 g of carbohydrate, with 2.6 g of fiber and 12.2 g of natural sugars (glucose, fructose, and sucrose), 358 mg of potassium, 27 mg of magnesium, and 5 mg of calcium.