Ripe banana is a very digestive food, as it favors the secretion of gastric juices, therefore, it is used in the diets of people affected by intestinal disorders and in young children.
It has a high energy value (1.1 - 2.7 kcal. / 100 g.), Contains as many vitamins B and C as tomato or orange, as well as numerous mineral salts, including iron, phosphorus, potassium and calcium.