Do bananas have a lot of sugar?

Bananas’ sweetness and appealing “banana-y” flavor may lead some to believe they are very high in sugar. read more

Carbohydrates are the type of macronutrient most likely to raise blood sugar levels. Bananas are relatively high in carbohydrates, with each medium banana containing 27 grams of carbs. Of these carbohydrates, 3 grams consist of fiber, 14 grams are sugars and 6 grams are starch. read more

Overall, bananas have a low glycemic index (GI), the score that measures how much a food increases your blood sugar level when you eat it. The lower the GI, the better. Where a 30-gram serving of brown bread has a glycemic index of 69, a 120-gram serving of raw banana has a glycemic index of just 48. read more