Banana: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: banana.
20.2g net carbs per 100 g
1.3carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
52glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 20.2 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Energy | 89 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 173944 “Bananas, raw”. Net carbs = total carbs 22.8 g − fiber 2.6 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 small101 g | 1 medium118 g | 1 large136 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 20.4 | 23.9 | 27.5 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Glycemic load | 11 | 12 | 14 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 52. This is the mean of 4 measurements in the 2021 international GI tables. The measured values are from 47 to 57.
Foods in the tables:
- Banana, lady finger (Moraitis, Australia)
- Banana, raw
- Banana, raw, overripe
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