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Banana powder
Calories & nutrition facts
dehydrated
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 346 kcal —
- Protein 3.9 g 8%
- Carbohydrate 78 g 29%
- Fat 1.8 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.7 g 3%
- Fibre 9.9 g 35%
- Sugars 47 g —
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 12 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 7 mg 8%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.39 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 2 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.18 mg 15%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.24 mg 18%
- Niacin (B3) 2.8 mg 18%
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg 26%
- Folate (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 19.6 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 22 mg 2%
- Iron 1.2 mg 6%
- Magnesium 108 mg 26%
- Phosphorus 74 mg 6%
- Potassium 1491 mg 32%
- Zinc 0.61 mg 6%
- Copper 0.39 mg 43%
- Manganese 0.57 mg 25%
- Selenium 3.9 µg 7%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 346 | 3.9 g | 78 g | 1.8 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 6.2 g | 21 | 0.2 g | 4.9 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × cup | 200 g | 692 | 7.8 g | 157 g | 3.6 g |
| ½ × cup | 50 g | 173 | 1.9 g | 39 g | 0.9 g |
| 3 × cup | 300 g | 1038 | 12 g | 235 g | 5.4 g |
| 4 × cup | 400 g | 1384 | 16 g | 314 g | 7.2 g |
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Questions about Banana powder
How do you use banana powder in a smoothie?
Whisk a tablespoon into a little milk or water first to break up any clumps, then blend it with the rest of the smoothie. It adds banana flavour and sweetness without needing a fresh banana.
Can you bake with banana powder instead of fresh banana?
You can add it to pancake batter, porridge, muffins or banana bread for flavour, but it does not provide the moisture of mashed banana. Keep the recipe’s liquid ingredients; start with a tablespoon or two and add more to taste.
How should you store banana powder?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry cupboard, away from steam and direct sunlight. Always use a dry spoon; moisture can make the powder clump or spoil.
What can you use instead of banana powder?
For banana flavour in a smoothie or porridge, use mashed ripe banana, allowing for the extra moisture. In baking, dried banana ground finely is a closer substitute, though it may make the mixture slightly more textured.
Is banana powder the same as dried banana?
No. Banana powder is dried banana ground into a fine powder, while dried banana is usually sold in pieces or slices. The powder mixes easily into liquids; dried banana is better for snacking or adding chew to cereal.
How is banana powder made?
Bananas are dried until most of their moisture is removed, then ground into a powder. Because it absorbs moisture readily, keep the finished powder sealed between uses.
Is banana powder high in fibre?
Yes. A tablespoon weighing about 6 g provides roughly 0.6 g of fibre; banana powder is concentrated, so a small spoonful goes a long way.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173945 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
