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Rich in potassium and fiber, ideal for babies and desserts
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Banana Puree (225 g) has 200 calories. That works out to 89 calories per 100 g. It contains 51.3 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 5.9 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of B6 covers 49% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 51 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Banana puree is made by mashing or blending ripe bananas into a smooth, thick fruit purée. It has a naturally sweet, mellow flavour and a soft, creamy texture, with a little more sweetness as the bananas ripen. It can be served on its own or stirred into porridge, yoghurt and smoothies, and used to add moisture and sweetness to baking.
Across many English-speaking kitchens, it is a handy ingredient for desserts and baby foods as well as a quick breakfast addition. It provides carbohydrate and some fibre; a 100 g portion has 2.6 g of fibre. Choose ripe bananas for a sweeter result, and skip added sugar in recipes where their natural sweetness is enough.
Selected: 100 g
89
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
22.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
1.1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 93% · Protein 4% · Fat 3%
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Vitamins
B6
0.37mg · 22% DV
Vitamin C
8.7mg · 10% DV
B5
0.33mg · 7% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
358mg · 11% DV
Magnesium
27mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 89 calories in 100 g:
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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.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.11g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Peel a ripe banana and mash it with a fork for a slightly textured puree, or blend it until smooth. You usually do not need to cook the banana. For a baby, serve it plain rather than adding sugar or salt.
Yes, babies can eat banana puree once they are ready for solid foods, usually around 6 months. Offer a smooth texture and a small amount at first, and make sure your baby is sitting upright and able to swallow food.
Yes, banana puree freezes well in small, airtight portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir before using; it may release liquid or become softer after thawing. That texture change is usually less noticeable in porridge, smoothies, or baking.
Fresh banana puree keeps for about 1–2 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. It browns quickly when exposed to air. If you are serving it to a baby, discard any portion that has been in contact with the used spoon.
Fully ripe yellow bananas, often with brown speckles, make the smoothest and sweetest banana puree. They mash easily without cooking. Green or firm bananas are harder to blend and give the puree a starchier, less sweet taste.
To slow browning, cover banana puree tightly and refrigerate it promptly, or make it just before serving. The brown color comes from exposure to air and does not by itself mean the puree has spoiled; check its smell and texture too.
Not always: mashed banana is usually made with a fork and can have lumps, while banana puree is blended or strained until smooth. For baking, either often works, but use puree when a recipe or a baby’s texture needs a uniform consistency.
Yes, banana puree can replace eggs in some cakes and pancakes, adding moisture and sweetness. It does not work equally well in every recipe: baked goods may turn denser, and recipes that rely on eggs for structure may not hold together as well.
Yes, banana puree can be cooked as part of a recipe, such as muffins, pancakes, or a warm porridge. It does not need cooking to be edible, though; ripe bananas are soft enough to mash and serve as they are.
Yes, banana puree blends easily into smoothies and adds sweetness and a creamy texture. Use it in place of fresh banana when convenient, but remember that thawed puree can be softer and may need a quick stir before blending.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.