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Useful Information On The Amount Of Energy In Bananas

vendredi 5 avril 2013

By Arold Augustin


Banana fruits are widely consumed in the world. They are among the most popular and best selling. They are of great value to the body because they contain essential nutrients. Calories in a banana are obtained from sugar and starch. One fruit of this type contains 3 grams of healthy fiber. It also contains about 10% of the potassium, manganese, vitamin C and vitamin B6 that are required by the body daily.

Bananas have less amount of water content compared to fruits like oranges and grapes. Therefore these juicier fruits have less calories per ounce. The average sized fruit of this kind contains 105 calories. An orange and an apple have 65 and 95 respectively. Most people require about 1600 and this means that the difference in energy contribution by different fruits is not that significant. Experts advice that you consume a variety of fruits to get different nutrients.

The nutrients in bananas are beneficial to the body in many different ways. They provide energy, which the body needs for basic metabolism and physical movement. The body uses carbohydrates, proteins and fats for energy. In the case of a banana, carbohydrates are responsible for providing most of the energy. In fact, carbohydrates provide over 95% of the energy one gets from eating a banana. Carbohydrates include sugars, starches and fiber.

The average banana contains 14 grams of sugar, 3 grams of fiber and 6 grams of starch. Small amounts of proteins and fats are also available and they make up about 4% of the calories. There are several kinds of bananas. The yellow and long type is the most common. It is found in most supermarkets and fruit shops. You can also find the plantain, red and baby bananas in different markets.

According to research plantains contain more energy that the rest of the kinds which are usually eaten raw. Different types of bananas that are consumed raw have roughly the same amount of energy. The ratio of sugars to starch is however different. The bigger the size of a fruit the higher the amount of energy it holds. You should follow a recipe that describes the size if you want to get a perfect calorie count in your diet.

USDA has a National Nutrient database that shows that for a 90 calorie fruit of this kind the length should be between 6 and 7 inches. Its weight should be around 3.5 ounces. A banana that has 105 should be between 7 and 8 inches in length and the weight should revolve around 4 ounces. A 121 calorie fruit should be between 8 and 9 inches in length and it should weigh about 4.75 ounces.

There are many recipes and packaged foods that contain banana flavors. Examples of such foods include cereals, yogurt, muffins and snack bars. However, these processed products contain extra sugars, fat as well as other ingredients. You should be careful because most of the extra ingredients contain empty calories.

The calories in a banana are beneficial to the body because they help to achieve healthy growth. Experts recommend this fruit because it has Vitamins B6 and C, potassium and manganese. It contains low amounts of sodium, saturated fats and cholesterol. To get other nutrients not present in bananas you can consume other fruits as well.




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