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Is Bananas healthy?

Bananas scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains organic bananas and organic coconut oil, both of which are minimally processed and offer nutritional benefits such as fiber, potassium, and medium-chain triglycerides.

How processed is Bananas?

Bananas is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Bananas' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, ORGANIC BANANA, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL count in its favor; ORGANIC SUGAR is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Bananas

Marketside
75 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Walmart
Category Fruits
Summary

This product contains organic bananas and organic coconut oil, both of which are minimally processed and offer nutritional benefits such as fiber, potassium, and medium-chain triglycerides. However, the addition of organic sugar introduces a level of processing and added sugars that slightly reduces its overall healthiness compared to whole, unprocessed fruits. Despite this, the use of organic ingredients and the absence of harmful additives contribute positively to its score.

Key ingredients 3

ORGANIC BANANA
Good

Organic bananas are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, making them a wholesome fruit choice.

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ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
Good

Organic coconut oil is extracted without harmful chemicals, providing a natural source of healthy fats.

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ORGANIC SUGAR
Bad

Organic sugar is still a source of added sugars, which should be consumed in moderation for a balanced diet.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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