# Do Bananas Have Protein?

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Last Updated: 2026-09-23
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?

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

### ~20 g protein

15–16

~1575–1680 kcal

### ~25 g protein

19–20

~1995–2100 kcal

### ~30 g protein

23–24

~2415–2520 kcal

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## 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

### Beans

about 8–9 g protein per 100 g cooked kidney beans

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

### Tofu

13.3 g protein per 100 g tofu

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

### Chicken

24.2 g protein per 100 g grilled chicken

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

## 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.