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Banana

Banana

Carb Check

Carbs
20g
Carbs
Fiber
1.8g
Fiber
Net Carbs
18.2g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
25g
Carbs per Portion
Glycemic Index
55
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
13.8
Glycemic Load

Legend

Low Impact
Moderate Impact
High Impact

Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.

Diet Check

Low Carb
No
Keto
No
Carnivore
No
Paleo
Yes
Slow Carb
No
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Low FODMAP
No

pH Check

Banana
Slightly Acidic

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Banana

  • Water
    73.0g
  • Fiber
    1.8g
  • Carbs
    20.0g
  • Fat
    0.0g
  • Protein
    1.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
High
Purine
Not present
Tyramine
Not present
FODMAP
High
Oxalate
High
Goitrogen
Not present
Sulfite
Not present
Nitrate
Not present
Antioxidants
Moderate

Legend

Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

Bananas are a popular fruit known for their energy-boosting carbohydrates and mineral content, particularly potassium. They are often used as a quick energy source in various diets.

  • Moderate glycemic index: 55.
  • Contains 20g of carbohydrates per serving.
  • Provides essential minerals such as potassium.

Is Banana keto?

Bananas are not typically suitable for ketogenic diets due to their moderate carbohydrate content, with 20g per serving. They can disrupt ketosis by providing more carbs than a keto diet allows.

Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Banana

With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 and a glycemic load (GL) of 13.8, bananas have a moderate impact on blood sugar. While higher than many fruits, they can be consumed in moderation depending on individual carbohydrate goals.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0
Vitamin C
10
Vitamin D
0
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.04
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.06
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.36
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
0
Beta-Carotene
30

Mineral Check

Sodium
3
Calcium
7
Iron
0.4
Potassium
370
Magnesium
30
Phosphorus
20
Zinc
0.2

Allergen Check

Fructose
High
Lactose
Not present
Gluten
Not present
Soy
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Nightshade

Legend

Not present
Traces
Low
Moderate
High

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