Banana calories are low to medium. Most of the calories in a banana come from carbohydrates, both naturally forming simple sugars and starch forms its carbohydrate content. Its interesting to note that the composition of carbohydrate calories change on age/ripening. As it ripens the sugar levels rise and the starch levels fall on or off the tree. Meaning that as bananas gain more color and ripen, the easier it is for your body to digest.

The protein calories in a banana only make up about one percent of its total calorie content however, this is much higher than the fat calories in the fruit which is less than one half percent. The calories are digested slowly and help supply the body with a steady source of energy hence the reason that bananas are considered great for an energy boost if eaten about an hour before or after any physical activity or combined as part of a protein shake or smoothie.

BANANA	WEIGHT	CARBS	FAT	CALORIES
Medium w skin	130g	21g	0.27g	86
Large w skin	170g	39g	0.5g	162
Avg flesh only	114g	17.5g	0.2g	108
Milk Shake	100ml	-	-	140

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