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.
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Nutrients in a banana, per serving:
- 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
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