Fruits

Banana

per 1 medium banana (~110g peeled)

12–15gsugar
12gnatural sugar
24–27gtotal carbs
Mediumglycemic index

What does this mean?

54% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline

What it takes to burn this off

54calories from this sugar
~13 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
~5 minrunning (~8 km/h)

Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.

A medium peeled banana weighs about 100–120g, putting one banana at roughly 12–15g of natural sugar — moderate compared to grapes or dates.

Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — 12.2g sugar per 100g; applied to a typical medium peeled banana (100–120g). Total carbs: USDA FoodData Central ~23g carbs per 100g, scaled the same way. GI: medium, though it varies notably with ripeness (published glycemic index research). (last verified 2026-08-22)