Calories in Bananas

📏 Serving Size: 6 PIECES | ABOUT (40.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 170.0
  • Total Fat 9.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 0.0 mg
  • Potassium 342.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 27.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 4.0 g
  • Sugars 17.0 g
  • Protein 2.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 15.6 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 2.3 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 170.0 calories per serving (6 PIECES | ABOUT (40.0g)), Bananas is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 27.0g per serving (54.8% of calories), with a good 4.0g of dietary fiber. It contains 2.3mg of iron (13% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Saturated Fat ⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Organic Dark Chocolate (organic Chocolate Liquor, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (non-Gmo), Organic Vanilla Extract), Organic Banana, Organic Confectioner's Glaze (organic Maltodextrin, Organic Sucrose, Shellac).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Lecithin, Soy Lecithin

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Bananas contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories170.0 kcal8.5%
Total Fat9.0 g12%
Saturated Fat5.0 g25%
Total Carbohydrate27.0 g10%
Dietary Fiber4.0 g14%
Protein2.0 g4%
Calcium15.6 mg1%
Iron2.3 mg13%
Potassium342.0 mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Bananas accounts for 8.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 54.8% of the calories.

Fat 41.1%
Carbs 54.8%
Fat 41.1% Carbs 54.8% Protein 4.1%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 170.0 calories in Bananas? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 12.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 29.3 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 18.6 min
HIIT 15.7 min
Backpacking 25.8 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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