What is the correct way to measure a banana?

got2bhabs

How do you track a banana? MFP says that a small banana is 6" to 6-7/8" and a large banana is 8" to 8-7/8" long, but where is that from? I have a banana that is 6" on the inside curve, 9" on the outside curve and 6-1/2" top to bottom in a straight line. So according to these measurements, it could be a small banana or an extra large banana, Now it doesn't look like a small banana and it certainly doesn't look like an extra large banana. Looking at the banana, I'd say it was either a medium or large banana, but according to the measurements, neither of those are an option. So what is really the correct way to measure a banana?

CaffeinatedConfectionist

I STRONGLY recommend investing in a good food scale. You can get a decent one for $25-$35, and they are extremely useful. It's next to impossible to be very accurate with your food weights and subsequent calorie estimates without one. Plus, I love mine for baking.

TodayYesterday

LOL - good question. You could always measure by weight.

thinflower_punk

i really need to know this answer!

brendadale1

I had to laugh a little bit, because I didnt realize until my recent research..that size does matter in calorie counting.>LOL

fervc6064

Is this a trick question?

cjlorigan

My daughter asked me the same thing and then said she refuses to measure a banana!!

gaylynn35

I take a cloth measuring tape to measure mine from the outside. If I get one that is in between the sizes I say I had 1.25 of said size banana.

Not sure if this helps or not.

jnp96

I calculate my banana by weighing on a scale. I peel it and place on the scale. Just calculate the ounce by the calories per ounce. I use Calorie King which shows it to be 25 calories an ounce.

_Sally_

I guesstimate, but unless it is a real outlier, I usually go with medium.

I really wouldn't sweat it too much. No one gets or stays overweight because of an extra couple of bites of a banana.

jiggy_gibby

I had to laugh a little bit, because I didnt realize until my recent research..that size does matter in calorie counting.>LOL

LOL.... seriously though, I wondered the same thing. One is 90 calories while the other is 105 calories.

I decided I just didn't care about the 15 calorie difference.

thankyou4thevenom

In all seriousness I use a food scale. I just weigh the thing before I eat it.

cmeiron

Peel, weigh, record, nom.

Lifting_Knitter

I weigh them, it is the only way I know.

ChapinaGrande

Must... stay... mature...

Keep mind... on... nutrition....

Nope. Can't do it. Nothing of value to offer.

BrendaLee

I think a banana is one of those items that is safe to guestimate. I usually just go with medium.

PJmetts

Started quite the erotic conversation with hubby,......got to go no, bub bye!:blushing:

brendadale1

I know how she feels..LOL

arnoldnagy

Just don't measure it right after a dip in the pool. That water is cold!

~Arny

dirtnap63

From the bottom

Amazon_Who

I weigh it whenever possible.

Shadowknight137

...
This thread has the potential for so much kink.

But, uh, use a scale, preferably.

DavPul

Length length length. What about girth?

taso42

how much of it can you fit in your mouth without gagging?

mmddwechanged

*blush*

CoderGal

How many of them will fit into a banana hammock?

WinnerVictorious

CassieReannan

With a measuring tape

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

By weight if you really want to be precise. I usually just pick the biggest option and go with that. (that's what she said?)

Admiral_Derp

A flock of geese, a herd of cattle, a murder of crows, and a hammock of bananas. I think that's how it goes.

hellonheels88