Veggie & Fruit Guide
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Banana
Nutrition Information
Bananas are a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, dietary fibre, and manganese. They contain prebiotics – non digestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth or activity of bacteria in the digestive system which are beneficial to the health of the body. Bananas also have a positive effect on blood pressure and cardiovascular health, bone and colon health as well as having a natural antacid effect to name but a few benefits.
| Typical Nutritional Information1 |
| Serving size: 1 medium banana, 100g |
|
Per 100g / Single Serving |
| Energy (kJ) |
384 |
| Protein (g) |
1 |
| Carbohydrate (g) |
21.8 |
| Total fat (g) |
0.5 |
| Total dietary fibre (g) |
1.6 |
| Total Sodium (mg) |
1 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) |
0.58 |
| Vitamin C (mg) |
9 |
| Manganese (mg) |
0.15 |
| Potassium (mg) |
396 |
1: Source: MRC Food Composition Tables Third Edition (1991)
