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Banana

BLS 4.0 food: Banana raw (Banane roh), code F503100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #173944

Per portion (120 g)

94.8 kcalenergy
1.6 gprotein
2.4 gfibre
0.48 gfat
19.1 gcarbohydrate

Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims

Banana meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.

Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 0.26 mg per 100 g = 18 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
✓ 0.26 mg per 100 g = 18 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 0.26 mg per 100 g = 18 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 0.26 mg per 100 g = 18 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
✓ 0.26 mg per 100 g = 18 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
✓ 334 mg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (2000 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
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Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
✓ 334 mg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (2000 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 0.46 mg per 100 g = 23 % of the EU NRV (2 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
✓ 0.46 mg per 100 g = 23 % of the EU NRV (2 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS

Also low in sodium and saturated fat — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.” “Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.”

Goals this food supports

Full nutrient profile

Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).

Energy & macronutrients

Nutrientper 100 gper 120 g%NRVOrigin
Energy79 kcal94.8 kcalBLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula
Protein1.3 g1.6 gBLS PROT625 · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Converted value from: Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Fat0.4 g0.48 gBLS FAT · Scientific literature
reference
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
Carbohydrate (available)15.9 g19.1 gBLS CHO · Calculated by formula
Sugars (total)13.9 g16.7 gBLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula
starch2 g2.4 gBLS STARCH · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Dietary fibre2 g2.4 gBLS FIBT · Laboratory analysis
fibreSoluble0.6 g0.72 gBLS FIBSOL · Laboratory analysis
Water74.4 g89.3 gBLS WATER · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Olmedilla B, Granado F, Blanco I, Rojas-Hidalgo E:; Quantitation of provitamin-A and non-provitamin-A carotenoids in the fruits most commonly consumed in Spain; Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC); 1993
Vahteristo L., Lehikoinen K., Ollilainen V. and Varo P.; Application of an HPLC assay for the determination of folate derivatives in some vegetables, fruits and berries consumed in Finland; Food Chemistry; 1997; 59; 4
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: I. Sodium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Salt0.0 g0.0 gBLS NACL · Calculated by formula

Fats & fatty acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 120 g%NRVOrigin
Saturated fat0.07 g0.09 gBLS FASAT · Calculated by formula
Monounsaturated fat0.02 g0.03 gBLS FAMS · Calculated by formula
Polyunsaturated fat0.09 g0.11 gBLS FAPU · Calculated by formula
Omega-3 fatty acids (total)0.05 g0.06 gBLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3)0.05 g0.06 gBLS F18:3CN3 · Scientific literature
reference
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
EPA0 mg0 mgBLS F20:5CN3 · Logische Null
DHA2.4 mg2.8 mgBLS F22:6CN3 · Scientific literature
reference
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3)2.4 mg2.8 mgBLS
omega60.04 g0.05 gBLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula
Linoleic acid (omega-6)0.04 g0.05 gBLS F18:2CN6 · Scientific literature
reference
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
Oleic acid0.01 g0.01 gBLS F18:1CN9 · Scientific literature
reference
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
Cholesterol0 mg0 mgBLS CHORL · Logische Null

Vitamins

Nutrientper 100 gper 120 g%NRVOrigin
Vitamin A4 µg4.8 µg1 %BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITD · Calculated by formula
Vitamin E0.67 mg0.8 mg6 %BLS VITE · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: Chun, J., et al.; Tocopherol and tocotrienol contents of raw and processed fruits and vegetables in the United States diet; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2006; 19; 2-3
Converted value from: Monge-Rojas, R., Campos, H.; Tocopherol and carotenoid content of foods commonly consumed in Costa Rica; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2011; 24
Vitamin K0.3 µg0.36 µg0 %BLS VITK · Calculated by formula
Vitamin C11 mg13.2 mg14 %BLS VITC · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.13 mg0.16 mg12 %BLS THIA · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Converted value from: El-Aarab AE, Ali M, Hussein L; Vitamin B1 profile of the egyptian core foods and adequacy of intake; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2004; 17
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.04 mg0.05 mg3 %BLS RIBF · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Niacin (vitamin B3)1 mg1.2 mg6 %BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.35 mg0.42 mg6 %BLS PANTAC · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Vitamin B60.26 mg0.31 mg18 %BLS VITB6 · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Biotin2.5 µg3 µg5 %BLS BIOT · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Folate14 µg16.8 µg7 %BLS FOL · Calculated by formula
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITB12 · Logische Null
Choline9.8 mg11.8 mgUSDA FDC 173944

Minerals & trace elements

Nutrientper 100 gper 120 g%NRVOrigin
Sodium0.52 mg0.62 mgBLS NA · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: I. Sodium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Potassium334 mg401 mg17 %BLS K · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: I. Sodium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
Calcium6 mg7.2 mg1 %BLS CA · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Magnesium28 mg33.6 mg7 %BLS MG · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Phosphorus22 mg26.4 mg3 %BLS P · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Iron0.4 mg0.48 mg3 %BLS FE · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2009; 2009
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Zinc0.18 mg0.22 mg2 %BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Radwan, M. A., Salama, A. K.; Market basket survey for some heavy metals in Egyptian fruits and vegetables; Food and Chemical Toxicology; 2006; 8; 44
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Ellen, G., et al.; HEAVY-METALS IN VEGETABLES GROWN IN THE NETHERLANDS AND IN DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED FRUITS.; Zeitschrift Fur Lebensmittel-Untersuchung Und-Forschung; 1990; 190; 1
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2009; 2009
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2002; 2002
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Habte, G., et al.; Determination of Essential and Toxic Elements in Tropical Fruit by Microwave-Assisted Digestion and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry.; Analytical Letters; 2017; 50; 6
Iodine3 µg3.6 µg2 %BLS ID · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Selenium1 µg1.2 µg2 %USDA FDC 173944
Copper0.1 mg0.12 mg10 %BLS CU · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Ellen, G., et al.; HEAVY-METALS IN VEGETABLES GROWN IN THE NETHERLANDS AND IN DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED FRUITS.; Zeitschrift Fur Lebensmittel-Untersuchung Und-Forschung; 1990; 190; 1
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: III. Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and Iodine; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2009; 2009
Habte, G., et al.; Determination of Essential and Toxic Elements in Tropical Fruit by Microwave-Assisted Digestion and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry.; Analytical Letters; 2017; 50; 6
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2002; 2002
Manganese0.46 mg0.55 mg23 %BLS MN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Habte, G., et al.; Determination of Essential and Toxic Elements in Tropical Fruit by Microwave-Assisted Digestion and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry.; Analytical Letters; 2017; 50; 6
Morais, D. R., et al.; Proximate composition, mineral contents and fatty acid composition of the different parts and dried peels of tropical fruits cultivated in Brazil.; Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; 2017; 28; 2
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2009; 2009
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: III. Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and Iodine; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Ellen, G., et al.; HEAVY-METALS IN VEGETABLES GROWN IN THE NETHERLANDS AND IN DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED FRUITS.; Zeitschrift Fur Lebensmittel-Untersuchung Und-Forschung; 1990; 190; 1
fluoride0.01 mg0.02 mgBLS FD · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7

Essential amino acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 120 g%NRVOrigin
Histidine0.08 g0.09 gBLS HIS · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Isoleucine0.04 g0.05 gBLS ILE · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Leucine0.09 g0.1 gBLS LEU · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Lysine0.06 g0.07 gBLS LYS · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Methionine0.01 g0.01 gBLS MET · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Phenylalanine0.03 g0.04 gBLS PHE · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Threonine0.04 g0.05 gBLS THR · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Tryptophan0.02 g0.02 gBLS TRP · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Valine0.06 g0.07 gBLS VAL · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7

Sources

Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

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