Food weight and portion guide
Homemade banana milk: calories and portions
Worked recipe estimate using listed ingredients and an assumed finished weight
This banana-milk example includes sugar but no ice cream, cream or nuts.
The main example combines 700 g of milk, 250 g of peeled banana and 50 g of sugar. The comparison keeps the same milk and banana while removing the added sugar.
This estimate uses the ingredients below and an assumed finished recipe weight of 1,000 g. It is a calculation, not a measurement of your meal. See ingredients and quantities.
Calculate your portion
Enter 0.1–5,000 g. Exclude inedible skin, stones and bones.
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Enter 0.1–50,000 g. Default: 1,000 grams.
for 250 g from the worked recipe:
- Calories
- 210.8 kcal
- Protein
- 6.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 35.2 g
- Fat
- 5.9 g
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Nutrition by weight
| Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrate | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 84.3 | 2.5 g | 14.1 g | 2.4 g |
| 250 g | 210.8 | 6.2 g | 35.2 g | 5.9 g |
| 500 g | 421.5 | 12.4 g | 70.3 g | 11.8 g |
Values are scaled from the per-100-g data and rounded. “Calories” means kilocalories (kcal).
Ingredients behind this estimate
The table lists the ingredients used in this worked calculation. Raw and cooked weights are not interchangeable. Assumed finished recipe weight: 1,000 g.
| Ingredient and preparation state | Weight | Calories in the batch |
|---|---|---|
| Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D [1] | 700 g | 427 |
| Bananas, raw [2] | 250 g | 222.5 |
| Sugars, granulated [3] | 50 g | 193.5 |
It is assumed that the mentioned ingredients and oil remain in the food. Absorbed or evaporated water is included in the final weight. Spices, salt and minor additives not mentioned are not calculated. If your composition is different, count the actual ingredients separately.
Frequently asked questions about Homemade banana milk
| Recipe and portion | Weight | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Recipe with 50 g of added sugar | 100 g | 84.3 |
| Same milk and banana, without added sugar | 100 g | 68.4 |
| 250 g portion without added sugar | 250 g | 170.9 |
How many calories are in banana milk without added sugar?
Removing the 50 g of sugar leaves a 950 g mixture with about 68.4 kcal per 100 g. Milk type and banana proportion matter. No added sugar does not mean sugar-free.
How many calories are in a glass?
If the contents weigh 250 g, the sweetened example provides about 210.8 kcal and the version without added sugar about 170.9 kcal. Do not assume 250 g always equals 250 ml.
Are ice cream, honey or dates included?
No. Calculate each addition using its own amount and nutrition data. A different sweetener still contributes energy.
How to calculate a homemade recipe using its finished weight
Tips for weighing and logging
Unsweetened banana milk and café versions do not necessarily match this recipe.
To calculate manually, multiply your portion weight in grams by 84.3 and divide by 100. For example, 250 g provides approximately 210.8 kcal, assuming the same composition and final weight.
When logging a photo, check the food, cooking method and estimated portion before saving. A photograph cannot reliably show hidden oil or exact weight.
Sources and calculation method
We total the energy and macronutrients of the listed ingredients, divide by the assumed finished recipe weight and multiply by 100.Library method and limitations
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D · FDC ID: 171265 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Bananas, raw · FDC ID: 173944 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Sugars, granulated · FDC ID: 169655 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
Data review and calculation: October 2, 2026. Complete guide: October 13, 2026. Author: Avocado editorial team. This guide supports food logging; it does not replace personalised advice from a registered dietitian.