{"data":{"name":"Banana, gloria","slug":"banana-gloria","scientific_name":"Musa x paradisiaca","alternate_names":["Saging","gloria"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Banana (gloria), a sweet fruit often eaten as-is or used for snacks and desserts. Per 100 g, it has about 132 kcal, 31.7 g carbs, 3.5 g fiber, and 16.4 g sugar.","common_uses_philippines":["Turon","Banana cue","Maruya","Ginataang saba","Banana smoothie"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":62},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":132,"protein_g":1.1,"fat_g":0.1,"saturated_fat_g":0.03,"carbohydrates_g":31.7,"fiber_g":3.5,"sugars_g":16.4,"sodium_mg":3,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":370,"calcium_mg":15,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":19,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.02,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":31,"total_ash_g":0.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.03,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.5,"vitamin_c_mg":16,"water_g":66.3},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 piece of","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Banana can support digestion because of its dietary fiber (3.5 g per 100 g). It also provides quick energy from carbohydrates, which can fit well for merienda or as part of a balanced meal. Since it has natural sugars (16.4 g per 100 g), it\u2019s helpful to pair it with protein or healthy fats (like milk, yogurt, nuts) to keep you fuller and avoid big sugar spikes. Sodium is very low (3 mg), so it\u2019s generally a good choice for everyday eating.","healthier_tips":["For 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day, use banana as a snack (e.g., 1 small to medium banana) rather than the main carb of every meal.","Pair it: banana + plain yogurt or milk, or banana + nuts for better fullness.","If you\u2019re watching sugar intake, choose smaller portions and avoid adding extra sweeteners (like condensed milk) too often.","For desserts, try banana with less sugar toppings (e.g., cinnamon, a small amount of honey) and keep frequency occasional."]},"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-gloria?agent=true"}}}