{"data":{"name":"Banana chips, salted","slug":"banana-chips-salted","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Salted banana chips are thin slices of banana that are fried and then salted. They\u2019re usually eaten as a snack and are considered a carb-rich, energy-dense treat.","common_uses_philippines":["Banana cue","Turon","Maruya","Banana chips","Saging na saba (fried)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":585,"protein_g":1.8,"fat_g":41.2,"saturated_fat_g":35.52,"carbohydrates_g":51.8,"fiber_g":7.8,"sugars_g":36,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":55,"calcium_mg":16,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.3,"monounsaturated_fat_g":2.39,"phosphorus_mg":54,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.77,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":5,"total_ash_g":2.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":3.16,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.9,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":2.6},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":2.5,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Banana chips can give you quick energy from carbohydrates, and they also have some fiber (about 7.8 g per 100 g) which helps with fullness. However, this version is high in fat\u2014especially saturated fat (35.5 g per 100 g)\u2014and also has a lot of sugar (36 g per 100 g) plus added salt. With frequent snacking, these can add up quickly to higher calorie intake, which may make it harder to maintain a healthy weight and heart-friendly eating pattern. Enjoy them in smaller portions and not every day, especially if you already had carbs at your meals.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: try a small handful (about 20\u201330 g) instead of eating from the bag.","Pair with a more filling snack: have banana chips with plain yogurt or fresh fruit (or a glass of milk) to balance the snack.","Choose \u201cless salted\u201d or \u201cbaked\/air-fried\u201d options when available.","Since you already have 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, limit banana chips to one snack and keep the other snack lighter (e.g., fruit, nuts in small amounts, or yogurt)."]},"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-chips-salted?agent=true"}}}