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Banana bread with walnuts Calories
Contains potassium and healthy fats from walnuts
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Banana bread with walnuts (60 g) has 196 calories. That works out to 326 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.5 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 8.5 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Banana bread with walnuts Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
196
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
27.5g
· 10% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 6% · Fat 39%
Banana bread with walnuts nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (60 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 196 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.5 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Slice of Banana bread with walnuts?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 28 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 114 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 55 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 85 g | 277 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 326 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 359 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 110 g | 359 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 120 g | 391 kcal |
Calculated from 326 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Banana bread with walnuts
How do you make banana bread with walnuts?
Banana bread with walnuts is made by mixing mashed ripe bananas with the wet ingredients, folding in flour and chopped walnuts, then baking the batter in a loaf pan. Mix only until combined so the loaf stays tender.
How ripe should bananas be for banana bread with walnuts?
Use very ripe, soft bananas for banana bread with walnuts; brown-speckled or mostly brown peels are a good sign. They mash easily and bring more sweetness and moisture than firm, just-yellow bananas.
Why is my banana bread with walnuts gummy in the middle?
Banana bread with walnuts is often gummy when it is underbaked or the batter contains too much moisture. Let the loaf finish baking and test the center with a skewer; it should come out without wet batter clinging to it.
How can you tell when banana bread with walnuts is done?
Banana bread with walnuts is done when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs, not wet batter. The top should look set, but check the middle because the crust can brown before the loaf is baked through.
How should you store banana bread with walnuts?
Store banana bread with walnuts fully cooled in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. For longer storage, refrigerate it; sealing the loaf while it is still warm can trap steam and make it soggy.
Can you freeze banana bread with walnuts?
Yes, banana bread with walnuts freezes well. Cool it completely, then wrap the whole loaf or individual slices tightly to keep out air. Thaw slices at room temperature or warm them straight from frozen.
Why does banana bread with walnuts sink in the middle?
Banana bread with walnuts can sink if the center is still raw when it comes out of the oven, if too much leavening is used, or if the oven door is opened too early. Check that the center is baked before removing the loaf.
Can you use frozen bananas in banana bread with walnuts?
Yes, thawed frozen bananas work in banana bread with walnuts. Drain off excess liquid after thawing, then mash the bananas; extra liquid can make the batter too wet and leave the loaf gummy.
Should you toast walnuts before adding them to banana bread with walnuts?
No, toasting the walnuts is not necessary for banana bread with walnuts, but it gives them a more pronounced, nutty flavor. Let toasted walnuts cool before folding them into the batter.
Can you replace butter with oil in banana bread with walnuts?
Yes, oil can replace melted butter in banana bread with walnuts, though the loaf will have a less buttery flavor and a softer texture. Use a neutral-flavored oil so it does not overwhelm the banana and walnut taste.
Banana bread with walnuts Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.84mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Selenium
5.4µg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
58mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Sodium
159mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
Banana bread with walnuts Glycemic Index
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Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Banana bread with walnuts
To burn the 196 calories in 1 slice (medium) (60 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Banana bread with walnuts?
Banana bread with walnuts is a sweet, loaf-shaped bake made with mashed ripe bananas, flour and typically eggs and sugar, with walnuts folded into the batter. It is especially associated with home baking in the United States, where it is a familiar way to use bananas that have become very ripe; it is now baked in many other places too.
The crumb is soft and moist, with a mellow banana sweetness and crunchy walnut pieces. Serve a slice for breakfast or a snack, often with coffee or tea, or enjoy it as a simple dessert. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich sweet, with some fibre and fats from the walnuts. For a less sweet loaf, reduce the added sugar, or pair a slice with plain yogurt.
How Nutritious Is Banana bread with walnuts?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Banana bread with walnuts Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Banana bread with walnuts Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Banana bread with walnuts Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Banana bread with walnuts Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.46g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 34.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (34.8:1).
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