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Health Benefits of Bananas
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One medium sized banana contains:
Vitamin B6 – 20% of RDA
Fibre – 5% of RDA
Bananas are tropical herbaceous plants; they also contain moderate amounts of vitamin C, potassium, manganese, magnesium and fibre.
Along with other fruits and vegetables, consumption of bananas may be associated with a reduced risk of colorectal, kidney and breast cancer.
Bananas: Nutrition Information
| Nutrition | per 100g | per medium banana | women | men | child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 95 kcal | 95 kcal | 5% | 4% | 5% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 1.2 g | 3% | 2% | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 23 g | 23 g | 10% | 8% | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 21 g | 21 g | 23% | 17% | 25% |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 0% | 1% |
| Fibre | 1.1 g | 1.1 g | 5% | 5% | 7% |
| Salt | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% | 0% | 0% |