Bananas, Raw
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 19% of daily vitamin B-6, 12% of daily potassium and 10% of daily vitamin C needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin B-6 0.36 mg
- Potassium 358 mg
- Vitamin C 8.7 mg
- Riboflavin 0.07 mg
- Folate (DFE) 20 mcg
- Choline 9.8 mg
- Protein 1.09 g
- Zinc 0.15 mg
- Iron 0.26 mg
- Calcium 5 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 5 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 9.8 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 20 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.26 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 1.09 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.36 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8.7 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
RecommendedCan you eat bananas while pregnant? Yes. The NIH potassium fact sheet lists 422 mg potassium in 1 medium banana, and lists an Adequate Intake of 2,900 mg a day in pregnancy for ages 19 to 50. NIH: potassium fact sheet
Wash bananas under running water before peeling. FDA says to wash produce even if you do not plan to eat the skin, so dirt and bacteria are not transferred when peeling or cutting. FDA: selecting and serving produce safely
This record describes ripe raw banana and lists 358 mg potassium and 0.36 mg vitamin B6 per 100 g in PregNut's historical USDA-based dataset; it describes a food sample, not a suggested serving size. Food data and limitations
Guidance updated October 16, 2026.
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Bananas, Raw provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.