Calories in Banana

Banana calories are generally low to medium. This is one of the reasons that they are used a lot in protein shakes. Most of the calories in a banana come from carbohydrates. With both naturally forming simple sugars and starch forming its carbohydrate content. It is interesting to note that the composition of carbohydrate calories change on the age and ripening of the fruit. 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. Banana 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.

The high points (other than the low Banana Calories) are that they are very low in any saturated fat. They have absolutely no cholesterol and are high in Potassium and dietary fibre. In terms of Vitamins, it is very high in Vitamins B6 and C. The one low point is that (as most fruits are).