{"data":{"name":"Banana fritter","slug":"banana-fritter","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Maruya","saging"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Banana fritter is a sweet snack made from mashed bananas mixed into batter and fried until golden. A 100 g serving is about 240 kcal and is mainly a carb + sugar snack, with some fiber from the banana.","common_uses_philippines":["Banana cue","Maruya (banana fritter)","Turon (banana and jackfruit)","Saba con yelo","Ginataang bilo-bilo"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":240,"protein_g":3,"fat_g":3.9,"saturated_fat_g":3.3,"carbohydrates_g":48.1,"fiber_g":4.2,"sugars_g":25,"sodium_mg":190,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":150,"calcium_mg":25,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.23,"phosphorus_mg":64,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":13,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.33,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":44},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":110,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Bananas provide dietary fiber (~4.2 g per 100 g), which helps you feel fuller and supports healthy digestion. However, banana fritters are also high in sugar (~25 g) and fried, so they can be higher in saturated fat (~3.3 g) and sodium (~190 mg). This matters because if you eat it often or in big portions, it can add up to extra calories and make it harder to balance your daily meals and snacks. The good part: when enjoyed in the right portion and frequency, it can fit into a balanced day.","healthier_tips":["Portion guide: Keep it to about 1 small piece or ~50\u201375 g if you\u2019re having it as a snack.","Pair it smart: Have it with plain yogurt or a glass of milk, or add a side of fresh fruit (like mango slices) to balance your snack.","Choose less oil when possible: If you\u2019re cooking at home, use a lighter batter and avoid reusing oil.","Plan your day: Since you already have 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks, treat banana fritter as your main snack for the moment\u2014avoid stacking it with other sweet snacks.","Go for \u201csometimes\u201d: Enjoy it occasionally, not daily, to keep sugar and saturated fat in check."]},"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-fritter?agent=true"}}}