Banana Chips

Banana chips are moderately high in calories. One serving has about 218 calories, or about 10 percent of your daily calorie allowance if you follow a typical 2,000-calorie diet.

Most calories come from carbohydrates and fat – 25 and 14 grams, respectively. Both of these nutrients serve as concentrated sources of energy. This means that banana chips can keep your body full of energy between meals.

Chips are a good source of some essential vitamins, especially magnesium. Your body needs magnesium for energy production, communication between cells and DNA synthesis, an important part of cell growth.

It also works with other minerals – such as calcium and phosphorus – to build bone and tooth tissue, which means eating foods high in magnesium can help keep your skeleton strong. Part of the reason bananas have a good health reputation is their potassium content. Banana chips also offer some potassium. Each serving provides 225 milligrams of potassium, or about 5% of the potassium you need in a day.