~20 g protein
15–16~1575–1680 kcal
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 BY SERVING
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 |
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PROTEIN QUALITY
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.
PUT IT IN CONTEXT
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.
~25 g protein
19–20~1995–2100 kcal
~30 g protein
23–24~2415–2520 kcal
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.
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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.
MACRO CALCULATOR
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.