{"data":{"name":"Banana, butuan","slug":"banana-butuan","scientific_name":"Musa x balbisiana","alternate_names":["Saging","butuan"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Banana (Butuan) \u2014 a sweet, starchy fruit. For a typical 100 g serving, it has about 101 kcal, 23.2 g carbohydrates, 12.5 g sugar, and 2.7 g fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Turon","Banana cue","Saba con yelo","Ginataang bilo-bilo (with banana)","Banana smoothie"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":57},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":101,"protein_g":1.3,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.1,"carbohydrates_g":23.2,"fiber_g":2.7,"sugars_g":12.5,"sodium_mg":1,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":25,"calcium_mg":21,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.03,"phosphorus_mg":27,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.07,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":2,"total_ash_g":0.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.6,"vitamin_c_mg":21,"water_g":74.4},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Bananas can be a good everyday snack because the fiber helps you feel fuller and supports smoother digestion. The natural carbohydrates give quick energy for your daily activities. It also has very low fat and sodium, which is helpful for heart-friendly eating. Since it has natural sugar (12.5 g per 100 g), it\u2019s best to enjoy it in the right portion\u2014especially if you\u2019re also having rice, bread, or other sweet snacks in the same day. Everything in moderation works well here: pair it with protein or nuts to balance your snack.","healthier_tips":["For snacks, try 1 small to 1 medium banana (instead of very large portions), especially if you already had rice or bread earlier.","Pair banana with plain yogurt, milk, or a handful of nuts (or peanut butter) to add protein and keep you satisfied longer.","If you\u2019re making banana for merienda, avoid adding lots of sugar or condensed milk\u2014let the fruit sweetness do the job.","Use it as part of your daily pattern: 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks, and treat banana as one snack component, not the whole snack."]},"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-butuan?agent=true"}}}