Can dogs eat Banana (raw)?
Banana (raw)（バナナ）
Safe to feed
A fruit rich in sugars and potassium, with pectin and oligosaccharides too.
93 kcal per 100 g
What kind of food is this?
Per 100g: 93kcal, 22.5g carbohydrate, 360mg potassium, and 32mg magnesium.
Potassium supports cell fluid balance and nerve and muscle function; magnesium is a mineral involved in energy metabolism and many enzyme reactions.
Banana is also known for fiber such as pectin and for oligosaccharides that feed gut bacteria. Its appeal is adding sweetness and energy along with fruit-derived fiber.
How to serve
Remove the peel and use the flesh.
When you have these care goals
Gut and stool care — A fruit containing oligosaccharides and pectin. (High in sugar, so keep portions small.)
Nutrition
Banana (per 100 g, raw)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
| Energy | 93 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.5 g |
| Calcium | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27 mg |
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| Fiber | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 75.4 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 360 mg |
| Magnesium | 32 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg |
| Iodine | 0 µg |
| Selenium | 1 µg |
| Manganese | 0.26 mg |
| Vitamin A | 5 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg |
| EPA | 0 mg |
| DHA | 0 mg |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | 16 mg |
In food-energetics terms
In food therapy, this is classified as 'cold.' It is said to have a strong cooling effect and is often chosen in hot seasons. For dogs prone to feeling chilly, keeping it modest is safest.
(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.