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Banana — RawC
Fruits · #32 of 40

Banana

Raw · Tropical

40/100C tier
Calories89
Protein1.1g
Fiber2.6g
Sodium1mg
Sugar—g

Graded C — 40 out of 100, #32 of 40 fruits. Clean label carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (13/100).

The short version: The potassium cliché that earned it — 358mg plus real B6.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories89
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1mg0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g9%
Protein 1.1g2%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg24%
Vitamin C 9mg10%
Potassium 358mg8%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 40

Clean label ×20100
Low energy density ×1561
Fiber ×2524
Micronutrients ×4013

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#32 of 40 in Fruits. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Banana healthy?

It grades C — 40 out of 100, #32 of 40 fruits in our system. The potassium cliché that earned it — 358mg plus real B6.

How many calories are in Banana?

89 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Banana calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.