Fruits
How much fiber is in bananas?
100 g of bananas (raw) has 2.6 g of fiber. A typical portion, 1 medium (118 g), has 3.1 g, which is 10% of the 30 g daily reference.
Per 100 g
2.6g
raw
Per typical portion
3.1g
1 medium (118 g)
Of the 30 g reference
10%
Fiber per portion
| Portion | Fiber | Share of 30 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 medium (118 g) | 3.1 g | 10% |
| 1 large (136 g) | 3.5 g | 12% |
| 1 small (101 g) | 2.6 g | 9% |
Compared with similar foods
- Pears raw
3.1 g
- Kiwi green, raw
3.0 g
- Bananas raw
2.6 g
- Apples raw, with skin
2.4 g
- Oranges raw, all varieties
2.4 g
Fiber per 100 g, each food in the form named.
Good to know
Green, unripe bananas contain resistant starch, which turns into sugar as the fruit ripens. A ripe banana has less of it but still counts as a plant.
EU nutrition-claim thresholds per 100 g: source 3 g, high 6 g.
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Questions
Are bananas high in fiber?
Per 100 g it is low, at 2.6 g, below the EU “source of fiber” threshold of 3 g. A typical portion, 1 medium (118 g), adds 3.1 g, or 10% of the 30 g reference.
How much fiber is in one banana?
A medium banana (118 g) has 3.1 g, about 10% of the 30 g reference.
Do bananas count as a plant?
Yes. They add one plant to your week, however often you eat them. The goal of 30 a week counts each different plant once.