
Banana.
Banana — Nutrition & Culinary Profile
fruitBananas are a versatile, naturally sweet fruit with a creamy, dense texture that makes them perfect for baking, blending, or eating fresh. Their flavor deepens and sweetens as they ripen, transitioning from slightly starchy to rich and caramel-like. They act as an excellent natural binder and sweetener in vegan desserts and smoothies.
✓ Gluten-free✓ Mediterranean✓ Paleo✓ Vegan✓ Vegetarian
Processing States
Minerals per 100g
Calcium5 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Magnesium27 mg
Phosphorus22 mg
Potassium358 mg
Sodium1 mg
Zinc0.2 mg
Vitamins per 100g
Vitamin A0 µg
Vitamin C8.7 mg
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E0.1 mg
Vitamin K0.5 µg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.7 mg
Vitamin B60.4 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg
Culinary Profile
Sweetness
8
Acidity
3
Bitterness
1
Umami
1
Aroma
7
TextureCreamy, dense, and soft
Food Properties
Glycemic Index51
Glycemic Load11
pH4.8
Water Activity1
Kitchen Measures
1 Cup
224.8 g1 cup to grams
1 Tablespoon
14.1 gtablespoon to grams
1 Teaspoon
4.7 gteaspoon to grams
Density1 g/ml
Used in Cooking
Season
all year
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