How many grams of sugar are in one banana?

Answer 1

It depends!

Let me start out by saying that YES bananas are a healthy part of The Paleo Diet. Many people surprised to hear that, after several current popular fad diets have completely eschewed them.

If eaten with a healthy fat source (like some raw walnuts) and/or protein, perhaps in a homemade smoothie with egg white protein powder, their glycemic index is lowered, and the meal collectively has a more positive effect on maintaining blood sugar levels, as opposed to a food choice that might send them soaring (like a soft drink would!).

OK, now on to the subject- how much sugar really is in a banana? How ripe a banana is determines the answer to this question. A green banana (read: unripe) doesn't have as much sugar as one which is ready to eat. That explains why, if you've ever eaten a banana that was definitely picked too early (I've done so, when there were no other options!), you likely noticed that it was A) not very sweet as well as B) perhaps not as soft as you'd have liked.

As a banana ripens, the starch in the fruit converts to sugar very quickly. The appearance of the skin is a telltale sign of sugar content: the more speckled and brown the peel, the higher the fructose content.

Answer 2

Anywhere from 10g to 19g, depending on the size of the banana. Keep in mind these are natural sugars, so it is still a good idea to eat as much fruit as possible.

There are approximately 12 G of naturally occurring sugar per every 100 G of weight which is generally the size of a small banana. 1 large is in the area of 17. Source: nutritiondata.com/2009
How many grams of sugar in a bananna

Answer 3

In a medium sized banana which is usually around 126g, there is at least 21g of sugar.

Bananas raise are high enough in sugar and starch to contribute to high glucose levels, especially since they are often consumed without other fats and proteins, which could at least slow the absorption of glucose. Not good. Therefore they also raise insulin levels, also not healthy or conducive to weight control, regardless of the low caloric content (high chronic insulin levels & constant carbohydrate intake drives fat storage and prevents burning body fat for energy).
12gram in a small banana,14gram in a medium banana,17gram in a large banana,19gram in an extra large banana.

Answer 4

12,23 grams per 100 grams of banana - in a yellow one. (plantains how ever have less)

There are many types of bananas. Dark red, yellow, green, brown, - big and small. So that's kind of hard to answer. But bite for bite, once broken down digested, it quite often has more sugars than other fruits.

Answer 5

There are 12 G of naturally occurring sugar per every 100 G of weight which is generally the size of a small banana.

Answer 6

First. all bananas are the same size. Second, 3.24 grams f sugar per second and 5 tbsp of potassium

Answer 7

12.23 grams per 100 grams of banana

Answer 8

a bannana is a good source of Potato