How Much Protein Is in Banana?
1.5 g in 1 large (8 in)
A banana is low in protein but rich in fast carbs, which makes it a solid pre- or post-workout fuel rather than a protein source. Pair it with something like peanut butter to round out a meal.
Banana nutrition
Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central. Actual numbers vary by brand, cut, and preparation.
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Banana, answered
Banana has about 1.3 g of protein in 1 medium (7 in), and about 1.5 g in 1 large (8 in).
About 105 calories in 1 medium (7 in), or about 121 in 1 large (8 in).
Not really. Banana is low in protein: 1 medium (7 in) has about 1.3 g, with only about 5% of the calories from protein. Treat it as fuel around training and pair it with a real protein source.
Not quite. Only about 5% of the calories in banana come from protein, short of the roughly 40% bar that counts as a high-protein food, so treat banana as a contributor rather than a main protein source.
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