Banana – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie96 calories
Proteins1.5 grams
Fats0.5 g
Carbohydrates21 grams
Water74 oz
Fiber1.7 g
Organic acids0.4 g
The glycemic index60

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent20 mg2%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.04 mg3%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.05 mg3%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid10 mg14%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.4 mg4%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin0.9 mg5%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.37 mg19%
Vitamin B9folic acid20 mg5%
Vitamin Kphylloquinone0.5 mcg0%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium348 mg14%
Calcium8 mg1%
Magnesium42 mg11%
Phosphorus28 mg3%
Sodium31 mg2%
Iron0.6 mg4%
Zinc0.15 mg1%
Selenium1.5 g3%
Copper78 mcg8%
Fluoride2 mg0%
Manganese0.27 mg14%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan15 mg6%
Isoleucine36 mg2%
Valine46 mg1%
Leucine59 mg1%
Threonine34 mg6%
Lysine60 mg4%
Methionine17 mg1%
Phenylalanine44 mg2%
Arginine108 mg2%
Histidine64 mg4%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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