How Many Bananas Should You Eat per Day?
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Aug 1, 2019
- 1 min read
How Many Bananas Should You Eat per Day?
Bananas are an incredibly popular fruit.
They’re convenient, versatile, and a staple ingredient in many cuisines worldwide.
Though bananas are a healthy, nutrient-dense snack, eating too many could be detrimental.
Bananas are highly nutritious
They’re a good source of several essential nutrients, including manganese, potassium and vitamins C and B6.
A medium-sized, fresh banana (118 grams) provides the following nutrients:
Calories: 105
Carbs: 27 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Fat: 0.3 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Vitamin C: 17% of the Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin B6: 22% of the DV
Potassium: 12% of the DV
Manganese: 16% of the DV
Magnesium: 8% of the DV
Bananas also contain various plant compounds that may reduce stress. inflammation, and your risk of chronic diseases.
Adding bananas to your routine is a great way to boost your intake of whole fruit and promote your overall health.
Very low in protein and fat
Bananas are naturally very low in protein and fat. Thus, they don’t make a completely balanced meal or snack on their own.
Too much of a good thing
Eating too many bananas may have detrimental health effects, such as weight gain, poor blood sugar control, and nutrient deficiencies.
How many bananas should you eat?
Practicing moderation is the best way to reap the most benefits from bananas. One to three bananas per day is likely alright for most healthy people. Make sure your diet is balanced by also including other foods that provide the nutrients that bananas lack.
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