Bananas contain essential nutrients that may enhance heart health, help manage blood pressure, and boost a person’s mood, among other benefits.
Rich in nutrients

Bananas contain a fair amount of carbs, water, fiber, and antioxidants but little protein and no fat.

One medium banana contains:

• Calories: 112
• Fat: 0 grams (g)
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 29 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Vitamin C: 12% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Riboflavin: 7% of the DV
• Folate: 6% of the DV
• Niacin: 5% of the DV
• Copper: 11% of the DV
• Potassium: 10% of the DV
• Magnesium: 8% of the DV