{"data":{"name":"Banana, flowers, dried","slug":"banana-flowers-dried","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Saging bulaklak","tuyo"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Dried banana (banana flowers\/dried banana), usually eaten as a sweet snack or added to meals for flavor.","common_uses_philippines":["Turon","Banana cue","Ginataang banana (saba)","Banana chips","Banana-based desserts"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":98},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":329,"protein_g":9.6,"fat_g":1.3,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":69.6,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":120,"calcium_mg":288,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":27,"phosphorus_mg":214,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":10,"total_ash_g":4.6,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":3.5,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":14.9},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Dried banana is energy-dense, so it can help you feel full and satisfied between meals. It also provides carbohydrates for everyday activities. However, because it\u2019s dried, the sugar and calories become more concentrated\u2014so it\u2019s easy to overeat if you treat it like a \u201cfree snack.\u201d For health, pair it with protein or fiber-rich foods (like nuts, yogurt, or fruit) to help balance your snack and support steadier energy throughout the day.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: start with about 1\u20132 tablespoons (or a small handful) per snack.","Pair it: combine with plain yogurt, milk, or nuts to balance the sweetness.","Choose frequency over quantity: have it as your 1 snack for the day, not alongside other sweet snacks.","If you\u2019re adding it to meals (like oatmeal or rice cakes), use it as a topping, not the main ingredient."]},"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-flowers-dried?agent=true"}}}