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Banana-based cake made with buckwheat flour; moderate fiber and naturally gluten-free ingredients.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Buckwheat banana cake (60 g) has 171 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.3 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 6.1 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
171
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
26.3g
· 10% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
6.1g
· 8% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 8% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 171 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.26 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 3.7 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 slice (medium) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 85 g | 242 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 110 g | 314 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 428 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
To make buckwheat banana cake, mash ripe bananas and combine them with the wet ingredients, then fold in buckwheat flour and a raising agent. Mix only until combined and bake until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Buckwheat banana cake can turn dense if the batter is overmixed or contains too much banana. Measure the mashed banana rather than estimating, and stir the dry ingredients in gently so the cake does not become heavy.
Yes, buckwheat banana cake can be made without added sugar, especially with very ripe bananas. The cake will be less sweet and may brown differently, so taste the batter before baking and adjust the sweetness if needed.
Yes, thawed frozen bananas work in buckwheat banana cake. Drain off any liquid released during thawing before mashing, since extra moisture can leave the centre gummy and make the cake take longer to bake.
Buckwheat banana cake usually has a mild earthy, nutty flavour rather than a sharp one. Ripe banana softens that flavour, and cinnamon or vanilla can complement it without masking the buckwheat completely.
Buckwheat banana cake often sinks when its centre is still underbaked or the oven door is opened too early. Check that the middle is set before taking it out, and avoid adding more raising agent than the recipe calls for.
Store buckwheat banana cake in an airtight container once it has cooled completely. Keep it refrigerated if your kitchen is warm or the cake has a moist topping, and let a chilled slice come to room temperature before serving.
Yes, buckwheat banana cake freezes well in slices. Wrap each piece tightly and place the slices in a sealed freezer container; thaw them while still wrapped to help keep the cake from drying out.
You can use oat flour, but the result will no longer have the same buckwheat flavour or texture. Oat flour absorbs moisture differently, so a direct swap may make the cake crumbly or too wet.
Buckwheat banana cake pairs well with plain yogurt, fresh berries or a little nut butter. Serve it on its own with tea or coffee for a simple snack, or add fruit for a more substantial breakfast.
Vitamins
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.43mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
79mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Selenium
5.04µg · 9% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
149mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Buckwheat banana cake is a home-baked cake made with mashed or mashed-up ripe banana and buckwheat flour. It has no single regional origin; recipes vary, and may include eggs and dairy. Despite its name, buckwheat is a seed rather than a type of wheat, and is naturally gluten-free.
Banana gives the crumb a moist, soft texture and gentle sweetness, while buckwheat brings a mild, earthy, nutty flavour. Enjoy a slice with tea or coffee, as a breakfast treat, or for an afternoon snack; fresh fruit or plain yoghurt makes a simple accompaniment. It offers a little more fibre than many cakes made with refined flour, with 4.6 g per 100 g. For a less rich serving, skip frosting and let the banana provide most of the sweetness.
Medium
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.
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
✓ 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
1.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.