Banana Benefits & Nutrition
Banana benefits: nutrition per 100 g (89 kcal, 2.6 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and the best season in India. Also called Kela.
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Kela · Fruits
- 89 kcalenergy
- 1.1 gprotein
- 2.6 gfibre
- Year-roundbest season in India
Per 100 g (ripe, raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of banana
- A quick, natural source of energy — handy before exercise.
- Is a source of potassium, which supports normal blood pressure as part of a balanced diet.
- Provides vitamin B6.
- Slightly green bananas contain resistant starch that may feed good gut bacteria.
How to eat it
Eat as a snack, slice over oats or curd, or freeze and blend into ‘nice cream’. Raw green banana is cooked as a vegetable.
How much a day: 1–2 bananas a day fits most diets.
Who should be careful
- Kidney disease: bananas are high in potassium — follow your doctor’s or dietitian’s potassium limit.
- Diabetes: very ripe bananas raise blood sugar faster; pair with protein or nuts and keep portions moderate.
Best season in India
Year-round. See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of banana?
A quick, natural source of energy — handy before exercise. Is a source of potassium, which supports normal blood pressure as part of a balanced diet. Provides vitamin B6.
How much banana can I have a day?
1–2 bananas a day fits most diets. Eat as a snack, slice over oats or curd, or freeze and blend into ‘nice cream’. Raw green banana is cooked as a vegetable.
Who should be careful with banana?
Kidney disease: bananas are high in potassium — follow your doctor’s or dietitian’s potassium limit. Diabetes: very ripe bananas raise blood sugar faster; pair with protein or nuts and keep portions moderate.
When is banana in season in India?
Year-round.
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