Banana nutritional information

One medium banana contains 1 gram of protein and 3 grams of dietary fiber.

Potassium - 467 mg
Magnesium - 43 mg
Phosphorus - 27 mg
Calcium - 7 mg
Selenium - 1.3 mg
Iron - .4 mg
Also contains trace amounts of zinc, manganese and copper.

Vitamin A - 95 IU
Vitamin C - 11 mg
Folate (important during pregnancy) - 22.5 mcg
Vitamin B6 - .7mcg
Niacin - .6 mg
Pantothenic Acid - .31 mg
Vitamin E - .67 IU

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Banana trees are not trees. The banana plant is a giant herb.

Selection:

Choose fruit with slight green on stem and tip, firm
without bruises.
Ripens after harvest.

Storage:
Store unripe fruit at room temperature. Store ripe fruit in refrigerator for up to two weeks; skin may turn black.

Nutrition Benefits:
Fat free; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; good source of fiber; good source of vitamin C;
good source of potassium.