Red Banana Calories & Nutrition (लाल केला)

Red Banana has 112 calories per 1 medium (112 kcal per 100 g)

Fruits Health Rating: 6/10 Best time: Evening snack
112 kcal

Red Banana Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Red Banana broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 medium red banana standard 100 g 112 kcal 1.3 g 25.2 g 0.3 g
2 red bananas 200 g 224 kcal 2.6 g 50.4 g 0.6 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Red Banana (per 1 medium)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 112 kcal 112 kcal 6%
Protein 1.3 g 1.3 g 3%
Carbohydrates 25.2 g 25.2 g 8%
Fat 0.3 g 0.3 g 0%
Fiber 2 g 2 g 8%
Sugar 14.6 g 14.6 g 29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 1.3 g · 5%
Carbs 25.2 g · 93%
Fat 0.3 g · 2%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 112 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 24 min
Cycling 16 min
Running 12 min
Yoga 32 min

Is Red Banana good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Red Banana carries roughly 112 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Red Banana good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Red Banana provides about 1.3 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 1.2 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Red Banana

Eat the whole fruit instead of juice to keep the fibre and stay full longer. Works well as a mid-morning or evening snack.

About Red Banana

A sweet red-skinned banana variety popular in South India.

Frequently asked questions about Red Banana

1 medium red banana (100 g) contains approximately 112 calories, along with 1.3 g protein, 25.2 g carbohydrates and 0.3 g fat.

1 red banana (100 g) mein lagbhag 112 calorie aur 1.3 g protein hota hai. Isme 25.2 g carbs aur 0.3 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 लाल केला (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 112 कैलोरी और 1.3 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 25.2 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 0.3 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Red Banana contains about 112 calories, 1.3 g protein, 25.2 g carbs and 0.3 g fat.

2 red bananas works out to roughly 224 calories and 2.6 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Red Banana carries roughly 112 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Red Banana contains about 1.3 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Red Banana provides roughly 25.2 g of carbohydrates and 14.6 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Red Banana is best eaten at evening snack.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 112 calories in 1 medium red banana takes brisk walking for about 24 minutes, or cycling for about 16 minutes, or running for about 12 minutes, or yoga for about 32 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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