# Do Bananas Have Protein?

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Last Updated: 2026-08-19
Description: Yes, but not much. A medium banana has about 1.3 g of protein, while raw banana has about 1.1 g per 100 g. See sizes and protein context.
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## Do Bananas Have Protein?

Yes, but not much. A medium banana with about 118 g of edible fruit contains approximately 1.3 g of protein.

Per 100 g, raw banana contains approximately 1.1 g of protein.

## Protein in bananas by size

Bananas contain a small amount of protein, but they are mainly a carbohydrate-rich fruit. Size changes the absolute amount only modestly.

| Serving | Protein | Calories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small banana, ~101 g | 1.1 g | 90 kcal |
| Medium banana, ~118 g | 1.3 g | 105 kcal |
| Large banana, ~136 g | 1.5 g | 121 kcal |
| Per 100 g | 1.1 g | 89 kcal |

## Are bananas a good source of protein?

No. Bananas contain some protein, but the amount is too small for them to function as a meaningful protein source.

A medium banana provides only about 1.3 g of protein.

Bananas can still fit well in a high-protein meal when paired with foods such as yogurt, milk, cottage cheese, peanut butter or protein powder.

### Low in protein

5% of calories from protein

## How many bananas would provide 20–30 g of protein?

### ~20 g protein

about 15–16 medium bananas

~20 g protein

### ~25 g protein

about 19–20 medium bananas

~25 g protein

### ~30 g protein

about 23–24 medium bananas

~30 g protein

Those numbers are intentionally impractical: they show why bananas should not be treated as a primary protein food.

## One banana is easy. The whole day gets harder.

Kibora helps you log meals quickly by photo, voice, barcode, text, or favorites, then shows how protein, calories and the rest of your nutrition add up across your day.

## Nutrition data and methodology

Nutrition values use standard USDA FoodData Central reference values for raw banana: approximately 1.09 g protein and 89 kcal per 100 g.

A representative medium banana contains about 118 g of edible fruit, giving approximately 1.3 g of protein. Size and variety can change the exact amount slightly.

### Sources

[USDA FoodData Central](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/)

## Compare protein in similar foods

### Egg

12.3 g protein per 100 g

[See protein by serving.](https://kibora.app/protein-in/egg/)

### Shrimp

14 g protein per 100 g

[See protein by serving.](https://kibora.app/protein-in/shrimp/)

### Chicken breast

22 g protein per 100 g

[See protein by serving.](https://kibora.app/protein-in/chicken-breast/)

## Common questions about protein in bananas

### Do bananas have protein?

Yes, but only a small amount. Raw banana contains about 1.1 g of protein per 100 g.

### How much protein is in one banana?

A representative medium banana contains approximately 1.3 g of protein.

### Are bananas high in protein?

No. Bananas are mainly a carbohydrate-rich fruit and are not a meaningful protein source.

### How much protein is in two bananas?

Two medium bananas provide roughly 2.6 g of protein.

### What can I eat with a banana for more protein?

Examples include Greek yogurt, milk, cottage cheese, peanut butter or a protein shake.

## How much protein should you eat per day?

Knowing that a medium banana has about 1.3 g of protein is useful. Knowing how that fits into your own daily protein and macro targets is more useful.