Eat A Chiquita

Did you know that bananas are the most popular fruits in the United States? They're available all year round, come in Mother Nature’s convenient and all-natural packaging, and are a great healthy snack. We hope you enjoy these fun banana facts and nutritional information; be sure to leave us a comment if you have any questions or a fun fact of your own.

Banana Nutrition Facts

1. A balance of potassium (an essential electrolyte LINK), complex carbohydrates, and dietary fiber make bananas a great source for an energy boost minus the crash. That means you can chomp on a Chiquita when you need a quick pick-me-up and also stay alert and energized throughout the day. Whether you’re an athlete, working professional, student, or just want a healthy snack to get you through the day, bananas can be a nutritious and all-natural performance enhancer.
2. There are about 110 calories in a banana (medium size), and none of those come from fat. Bananas do not contain any saturated fat, trans fats, or cholesterol, making them a good choice for low-fat diets. Watching your salt intake? Bananas have 0 grams of sodium, too.
3. What about vitamins? Bananas contain about 10% of the daily recommended Vitamin C intake (read up on the health benefits of Vitamin C here) and 20% of the daily recommended Vitamin B6 intake. Did you know Vitamin B6 helps to regulate your blood glucose levels? That may not sound too exciting, but it’s why eating bananas may have a positive affect on mood.

Sources: The CDC’s Fruits and Veggies Matter, The USDA’s & ChiquitaBananas.com.

Fun Facts About Bananas

1. The average American eats about 27 pounds of bananas each year. That’s more than any other fruit, making Bananas the U.S.A.’s favorite fruit.
2. There are over 400 varieties of bananas in the world. The most common type is the Cavendish banana, the sweet yellow bananas you’re used to.
3. Bananas don't grow on trees: the banana plant is actually the world’s largest herb.

For a lighter look at out our favorite fruit, read our exclusive interview with a banana and find out how he got to be so famous (in his words, of course).

Additional Sources: The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service