How much banana to hit 30 g of protein?
You’d need about
2725 g
roughly 96 oz · 2427 kcalBanana isn't really a protein food. Hitting 30 g of protein from it alone would take about 2725 g (96 oz) — far more than anyone would eat in a sitting. Treat it as an extra, not your protein source.
1.1 gprotein / 100 g
89kcal / 100 g
1.2 gprotein / 100 kcal
How much banana for different protein targets
| Protein target | Banana | In ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 15 g | 1365 g | 48 oz |
| 20 g | 1820 g | 64 oz |
| 25 g | 2275 g | 80 oz |
| 30 g | 2725 g | 96 oz |
| 40 g | 3635 g | 128 oz |
| 50 g | 4545 g | 160 oz |
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Questions
- How much banana do I need for 30 g of protein?
- About 2725 g — roughly 96 oz — of banana provides 30 g of protein, based on its 1.1 g of protein per 100 g.
- How much protein is in banana?
- Banana has about 1.1 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 89 kcal per 100 g.
- Is banana a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?
- Not on its own — banana is fairly low in protein, so it's better as a side than as your main protein when appetite is limited.
Figures are approximate estimates per 100 g and vary by brand, cut, and preparation. This is general information, not medical or nutritional advice. See our Medical Disclaimer.