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A sweet donut made with banana-flavored or banana-containing dough, usually fried.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Banana donut (70 g) has 272 calories. That works out to 389 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.3 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 13.4 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 8.4 µg of Selenium covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
272
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
34.3g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.6g
· 7% DV
Fat
13.4g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 5% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 272 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.4 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.28 g | |
| Sodium | 224 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 350 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 389 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 120 g | 467 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 545 kcal |
Calculated from 389 calories per 100 g.
A banana donut is a sweet donut made with mashed banana or banana flavoring in the dough. It may be fried or baked, then finished with a glaze, sugar, or another topping.
Mash ripe banana and mix it with the wet ingredients, then combine with the dry ingredients without overmixing. Shape the dough and fry or bake it, depending on the recipe; overworked batter can make the donuts dense.
Yes, banana donuts can be baked in a donut pan or shaped and baked according to the recipe. They usually come out less crisp and less oily than fried banana donuts, with a texture closer to a small cake.
Very ripe bananas with brown speckles work best for banana donuts. They mash easily and give the dough a sweeter, more noticeable banana flavor; firm, underripe bananas are harder to mash and taste less sweet.
Banana donuts can turn greasy when the frying oil is not hot enough or the pan is overcrowded. Fry in small batches and let each donut drain briefly on a rack or paper towel after cooking.
Banana donuts may stay raw inside if the oil is too hot, the dough is shaped too thickly, or the baking time is too short. Use moderate heat and make the donuts an even size so the centers cook through.
No. Banana donuts are shaped as individual donuts and are often fried or baked in a donut pan, while banana bread is baked as a loaf and sliced. Their ingredients can overlap, but their shape and texture differ.
Banana donuts pair well with a simple sugar glaze, cinnamon sugar, chopped nuts, or melted chocolate. Add the topping after the donuts have cooled slightly so it sticks without melting away.
Store plain banana donuts in a sealed container at room temperature once they have cooled. Refrigerate donuts with cream or another perishable filling; bring them back toward room temperature before serving for a softer texture.
Yes, banana donuts freeze well when fully cooled and packed airtight. Freeze them without delicate toppings when possible, then thaw before serving; a brief warming in the oven can help restore a softer, fresher texture.
Vitamins
B1
0.15mg · 13% DV
B3
1.47mg · 9% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Sodium
224mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.21mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
53mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
70mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 272 calories in 1 piece (medium) (70 g):
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A banana donut is a sweet, ring-shaped pastry made with banana in the dough or with banana flavouring; it is usually fried. Recipes and toppings vary, so the banana note may come mainly from the dough or from a filling or glaze. It is a bakery-style treat rather than a traditional dish tied to one specific place.
Its soft, tender crumb and sweet banana taste make it an easy snack with coffee or tea, or an occasional dessert. Like most fried donuts, it is fairly energy-dense, with 389 calories per 100 g. For a lighter treat, choose one medium piece and enjoy it alongside an unsweetened drink rather than adding another sweet topping.
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.
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
4.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 35:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (35:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.