Foods / Vegetables

Banana stem (Kele-ka-tana): Nutrition and who it suits

Banana stem is a good choice for weight loss, PCOS and diabetes, and fine in a portion for menopause. 100 g has 39 kcal, 0.3 g of protein and 2.1 g of fibre. One serving is one katori (100 g), about 39 kcal.

Peeled banana stem, cut

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy39 kcal
Protein0.3 g
Carbohydrate8.6 g
Fibre2.1 g
Sugars0.7 g
Fat0.2 g
Potassium373 mg
Magnesium32.8 mg
Folate12.8 µg

Where its calories come from

92%
  • Protein 4%
  • Carbohydrate 92%
  • Fat 4%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of banana stem?

About 39 kcal for one katori (100 g), and about 78 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

12%Potassium
373 mg
9%Magnesium
32.8 mg
6%Folate
12.8 µg
6%Vitamin C
3.8 mg
1%Calcium
11.2 mg
1%Zinc
0.1 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code D064. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is banana stem good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

Only 39 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

Only 8.6 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Diabetes

Good choice

Only 8.6 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

Not a standout for calcium or protein in a 100 g serving, but fine as part of a meal.

Weight lossGood choiceOnly 39 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.
PCOS and diabetesGood choiceOnly 8.6 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.
MenopauseFine as part of a mealNot a standout for calcium or protein in a 100 g serving, but fine as part of a meal.

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Also called

Assamese: Posola; Bengali: Thor; Gujarati: Kelanu thed; Hindi: Kele-ka-tana; Kannada: Bele Dindu; Malayalam: Unnipindi; Marathi: Kelicha khunt; Odia: Kadali manja; Punjabi: Kele da tana; Tamil: Vazhai thandu; Telugu: Arati doota.

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