Green banana
Low GI
GL 11.5 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 9.6 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Moderate sugar content
Green banana has a glycemic index of 42, lower than plain Banana (51). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 11.5.
Updated Nov 4, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Banana
- GI 51 · GL 11.6 per 100 g
Banana - GI 45 · GL 10 per 100 g greenboiled
Boiled green banana - GI 42 · GL 10 per 100 g unripe
Unripe banana - GI 51 · GL 11 per 100 g frozen
Frozen banana - Banana prataGI 51 · GL 12 per 100 g prata
- Cooked bananaGI 55 · GL 15 per 100 g cooked
- Fried bananaGI 60 · GL 23 per 100 g fried
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 89 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 12 g |
| Natural | 12 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Minimal processing
- Contains dietary fiber
- Moderate sugar content
- Relatively low protein
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Green banana?
Green banana has a glycemic index of 42 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 11.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 9.6.
Is Green banana good for people with insulin resistance?
Green banana has a low glycemic index (42), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Banana has the lowest glycemic load?
Green banana has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Banana in this database (9.6 per 100 g).
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