{"data":{"name":"Banana, bungulan","slug":"banana-bungulan","scientific_name":"Musa x paradisiaca","alternate_names":["Saging","bungulan"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Banana (bungulan) \u2014 a sweet, starchy fruit. In a 100g serving, it has about 106 kcal and naturally occurring sugar.","common_uses_philippines":["Turon","Banana cue","Maruya","Ginataang saba","Saba con hielo"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":67},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":106,"protein_g":1,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.14,"carbohydrates_g":24.5,"fiber_g":2.8,"sugars_g":13,"sodium_mg":1,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":60,"calcium_mg":16,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"phosphorus_mg":44,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":5,"total_ash_g":0.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.13,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.7,"vitamin_c_mg":20,"water_g":73.3},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 piece of","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Banana provides carbohydrates for energy and dietary fiber (about 2.8g per 100g) which can help with better digestion and fullness. It also has a small amount of fat (0.4g) with no cholesterol and very low sodium. Since it has natural sugar (about 13g) and carbohydrates, it\u2019s best to pair it with other foods (like yogurt, nuts, or milk) and watch portions\u2014especially if you\u2019re having it as a snack so it won\u2019t crowd out more balanced meals.","healthier_tips":["For snacks, try 1 small banana or 1\/2 to 1 medium banana, then pair with protein or healthy fat (e.g., plain yogurt, milk, peanut butter, or a handful of nuts).","If you\u2019re eating it after a meal, keep the portion smaller; if it\u2019s your main snack, make it more filling by adding yogurt or nuts.","Choose whole banana over banana-based drinks (like milkshakes) to avoid extra sugar.","Keep it part of your day\u2019s rhythm: 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, and use banana as one snack option."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/banana-bungulan?agent=true"}}}