{"data":{"name":"Banana, cavendish, unripe","slug":"banana-cavendish-unripe","scientific_name":"Musa x paradisiaca","alternate_names":["Saging","cavendish","hilaw"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Unripe Cavendish banana (cooking banana). It\u2019s a starchy carb food, usually eaten cooked (like saba-style preparations), with some fiber and natural sweetness.","common_uses_philippines":["Maruya (banana fritters)","Banana cue","Ginataang unripe banana","Turon (banana with wrapper)","Saba con yelo","Banana-based snacks"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":73},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":112,"protein_g":1.1,"fat_g":0.7,"saturated_fat_g":0.24,"carbohydrates_g":25.4,"fiber_g":2.9,"sugars_g":13.6,"sodium_mg":1,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":155,"calcium_mg":40,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.07,"phosphorus_mg":25,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.15,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":13,"total_ash_g":0.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.22,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.7,"vitamin_c_mg":13,"water_g":72},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Unripe banana gives you steady energy from carbohydrates, plus dietary fiber (2.9 g per 100 g) to support fullness and regular digestion. It also has low sodium (1 mg), which is helpful for everyday meals. The sugar content (13.6 g) is naturally present, so pairing it with protein and healthy fats can help keep your meals more balanced. It has very little fat (0.7 g), but it does contain some saturated fat (0.24 g), so it\u2019s best to avoid loading it with too much oil or coconut cream. Since it\u2019s a carb, portion size matters\u2014especially if you already have rice, noodles, or bread in the same meal.","healthier_tips":["Use it as your main carb for one meal or snack\u2014avoid doubling with rice or noodles in the same sitting.","Pair with protein (egg, fish, chicken, tofu) and add non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) for better balance.","For snacks: try a smaller serving (about 1\/2 to 1 medium piece depending on size) and add a protein source.","Cook with less added oil; if using coconut milk, choose lighter portions and balance with veggies and lean protein.","Because it has natural sugar, keep it as part of your daily routine\u2014everything works best in moderation."]},"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-cavendish-unripe?agent=true"}}}