⏱ 20 min total

Caramelized Banana with Rum Sauce

Name: Caramelized Banana with Rum Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 medium Banana; 1 serving 1/2 cup Vanilla ice cream; 2 tsp packed Brown sugar; 2 tsp Butter; 1 fl oz Rum; ⅛ tsp Nutmeg; 2 tbsp Mixed nuts; ⅔ tbsp Water; ⅛ tsp Cinnamon

Per 1 serving · 261 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

475

24%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
6.9g
6% of calories
Carbs
56g
51% of calories
Fat
21g
43% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Caramelized Banana with Rum Sauce (261 g) has 475 calories, with 6.9 g of protein, 56 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (51% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B6 (38% DV), copper (38% DV) and manganese (31% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 45% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

182cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.5g

Net carbs

51g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

5.2g

28 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin B638%
Copper38%
Manganese31%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber19%
Vitamin C12%
Niacin10%
Pantothenic acid12%
Calcium12%
Iron14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat45%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min

1
Halve banana lengthwise, then crosswise. Freshly grate nutmeg. Slice or chop toasted nuts.
2
Melt butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then saut banana, cut sides down, shaking skillet, 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat (away from flame) and sprinkle brown sugar around banana, then pour rum around banana. Return skillet to heat and continue to saut, shaking skillet occasionally, until sugar begins to melt, about 30 seconds.
3
Add water, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Serve banana hot, sprinkled with nuts.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (261 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	69 μg	8%
Vitamin C	11 mg	12%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	1 μg	1%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	2 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg	38%
Folate (B9)	33 μg	8%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	12%
Choline	14 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	123 mg	12%
Iron	1 mg	14%
Potassium	542 mg	12%
Magnesium	72 mg	17%
Phosphorus	105 mg	15%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.3 mg	38%
Manganese	1 mg	31%
Selenium	1 μg	3%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	29 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.5 g	—
Beta carotene	46 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	5 μg	—
Fructose	6 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	6 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	7 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	63 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	6 g	—
Sucrose	12 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 475 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

90min
Walking (3.5 mph)
57min
Cycling (moderate)
40min
Running (6 mph)
67min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Caramelized Banana with Rum Sauce?

One serving of Caramelized Banana with Rum Sauce (1 serving) has 475 calories, which works out to 182 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Caramelized Banana with Rum Sauce high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Caramelized Banana with Rum Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 51 g of net carbs and 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Caramelized Banana with Rum Sauce?

53 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Caramelized Banana with Rum Sauce?

28 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (261 g)

Calories475

% Daily Value*

Total fat 21g	27%
Saturated fat 8.9g	45%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Sodium 53mg	2%
Total carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary fiber 5.2g	19%
Total sugars 28g
Protein 6.9g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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