Available year-roundLady Finger Banana Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits
Lady Finger Banana (Musa acuminata) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler fruit library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 89 kcal and includes 358 mg potassium, 27 mg magnesium, 2.6 g fiber. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.
Lady Finger Banana benefits and place in a balanced diet
- A 100 g portion provides approximately 89 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
- Its approximately 74.9 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
- Its approximately 2.6 g of dietary fiber per 100 g contributes to fiber intake; a fiber-containing diet can support normal bowel function and fullness.
- About 8.7 mg of vitamin C per 100 g contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and the absorption of iron from plant foods.
- Its recorded folate content contributes to normal blood formation, cell division and homocysteine metabolism.
- About 0.367 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
- About 0.031 mg of vitamin B1 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and nervous-system function.
- About 5 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
- About 358 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
- About 27 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
- About 0.26 mg of iron per 100 g contributes to normal red-blood-cell and haemoglobin formation and oxygen transport. Absorption of plant iron varies with the meal.
- No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of lady finger banana depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.
Lady Finger Banana nutrition facts
The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 100 g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Core values and macronutrients | ||
| Energy | 89 kcal | 89 kcal |
| Water | 74.9 g | 74.9 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Total fat | 0.33 g | 0.33 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.112 g | 0.112 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032 g | 0.032 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073 g | 0.073 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 22.8 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Total sugars | 12.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Starch | 5.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Ash | 0.82 g | 0.82 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 5 mg | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.26 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 27 mg |
| Phosphorus | 22 mg | 22 mg |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 358 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Copper | 0.078 mg | 0.078 mg |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Selenium | 1 µg | 1 µg |
| Fluoride | 2.2 µg | 2.2 µg |
| Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds | ||
| Vitamin C | 8.7 mg | 8.7 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.031 mg | 0.031 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.073 mg | 0.073 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.665 mg | 0.665 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | 0.334 mg | 0.334 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 mg | 0.367 mg |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 20 µg | 20 µg |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Food folate | 20 µg | 20 µg |
| Folate, DFE | 20 µg DFE | 20 µg DFE |
| Choline | 9.8 mg | 9.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg RAE | 3 µg RAE |
| Retinol | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Beta-carotene | 26 µg | 26 µg |
| Alpha-carotene | 25 µg | 25 µg |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 µg | 22 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Fatty acids | ||
| Omega-3 | 0.027 g | 0.027 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.046 g | 0.046 g |
| Types of sugar | ||
| Sucrose | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Glucose | 5 g | 5 g |
| Fructose | 4.9 g | 4.9 g |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Maltose | 0.01 g | 0.01 g |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Amino acids | ||
| Tryptophan | 0.009 g | 0.009 g |
| Threonine | 0.028 g | 0.028 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.028 g | 0.028 g |
| Leucine | 0.068 g | 0.068 g |
| Lysine | 0.05 g | 0.05 g |
| Methionine | 0.008 g | 0.008 g |
| Cystine | 0.009 g | 0.009 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049 g | 0.049 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.009 g | 0.009 g |
| Valine | 0.047 g | 0.047 g |
| Arginine | 0.049 g | 0.049 g |
| Histidine | 0.077 g | 0.077 g |
| Alanine | 0.04 g | 0.04 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.124 g | 0.124 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.152 g | 0.152 g |
| Glycine | 0.038 g | 0.038 g |
| Proline | 0.028 g | 0.028 g |
| Serine | 0.04 g | 0.04 g |
| Vitamin details | ||
| Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) | 0.5 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Beta-tocopherol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Gamma-tocopherol | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Delta-tocopherol | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Fatty-acid details | ||
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) | 0.027 g | 0.027 g |
| Linoleic acid | 0.046 g | 0.046 g |
| EPA | 0 g | 0 g |
| DHA | 0 g | 0 g |
How many calories are in Lady Finger Banana?
100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 89 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 89 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.
How to use Lady Finger Banana in the kitchen
Lady Finger Banana can be eaten on its own when appropriate, added to breakfast bowls, salads or desserts, or used in sauces and drinks. Preparation changes the edible portion and may alter nutrient values.
Direct USDA records are used where available; closest-profile entries are explicitly labelled and remain approximate. Blank fields mean that the source did not report a value. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.
