Calories in a Banana - Banana Calories

How Many Calories in a Banana

Calories in some fruits may be difficult to determine because of the small, medium and large factor.  And these days, we even find extra large hybrid fruit at our local markets.

A small sized (peeled) banana contains about 80 calories.  A medium sized banana contains about 100 calories and a large banana contains about 115 calories.  An entire pound of peeled bananas contains about 260 calories.

Diet Tip: Slice a banana into tiny slices and spray with a bit of lemon to prevent browning.  Place on a sheet of waxed paper OR a freezer-proof dish and pop into the freezer for about 15 minutes.  Be sure that your banana slices are flat on the plate and not all staked on top of one another so that they will freeze well.  Remove and dip into Splenda for a darling diet treat that contains very few calories.

A small sized plantain banana (sometimes known as red bananas) contains about 115 calories. An entire pound of red plantain bananas contains about 400 calories.

Although plantains look similar to bananas, you should cook before use.  They may be baked, sauteed, steamed, boiled, roasted or broiled.  Choose black skins for sweetest fruit.

Diet Tip: Slice plantain into strips.  'Fry' in non-stick cooking spray (butter flavored works best).  You'll never miss your french fries!

Many individuals feel that bananas are one of the high calorie fruits that should be avoided while dieting.  However, bananas will stick with you and help satisfy a sweet tooth.  As for the calories in bananas, an 80 calorie banana looks a lot more attractive to a dieter than that slice of banana cream pie.

Nutritional Benefits - Bananas & Plantains are Good Sources of:    Fiber   Low Sodium   Low Fat   Low Calories Potassium

Healthy Apple Recipes for Dieters

 

Keep the Doctor Away Apple Pie

Apple Salad

Cinnamon Apples

Apple Doll Head Salad

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