Bananas are well known for their high potassium content. One banana (126 g) contains 451 mg of potassium. Potassium helps the body control blood pressure.
The 3.28 g of fiber in a banana can also help with regular bowel movements.
One banana also contains the following nutrients:
- 1.37 g protein
- 6.3 mg calcium
- 34 mg magnesium
- 11 mg vitamin C
Bananas are also a good source of energy, but are high in both carbs and sugar, which are the main nutrients that raise blood sugar levels, check out further information from Can you eat bananas while living with Diabetes