{"data":{"name":"Banana heart, butuan, boiled","slug":"banana-heart-butuan-boiled","scientific_name":"Musa x balbisiana","alternate_names":["Puso","saging","butuan","nilaga\/sabunganay\/futu na dupo"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Banana heart (puso ng saging), boiled. It\u2019s a tender vegetable from the banana plant, usually served as a side dish or mixed into viands.","common_uses_philippines":["Puso ng saging with shrimp","Ginataang puso ng saging","Pinakbet with banana heart","Dinengdeng with banana heart","Banana heart salad"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":18,"protein_g":0.9,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":0.05,"carbohydrates_g":3.2,"fiber_g":2.7,"sugars_g":0.3,"sodium_mg":2,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":145,"calcium_mg":38,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":24,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.08,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":12,"total_ash_g":0.7,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.4,"vitamin_c_mg":1,"water_g":95},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup (raw)","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null},{"label":"1\/2 cup (cooked)","weight_g":45,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Banana heart is low in calories (about 18 kcal per 100g) and provides dietary fiber (2.7g), which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. It also has small amounts of carbs and sugar, plus very low fat (including 0.05g saturated fat) and almost no cholesterol. Sodium is also low (2mg), which is helpful for keeping meals balanced. Since it\u2019s a vegetable, it\u2019s a good choice to add volume to your plate\u2014especially alongside rice and a protein source.","healthier_tips":["For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), use banana heart as part of your lunch or dinner plate\u2014aim for about 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked, depending on your appetite and rice portion.","Pair it with a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) and a sensible serving of rice or other carbs for better meal balance.","If you\u2019re cooking it with bagoong, patis, or salty seasonings, keep the amount small so the dish stays low-sodium.","Try adding it to soups, ginisang gulay, or mixed vegetable dishes to increase fiber without adding many calories."]},"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-heart-butuan-boiled?agent=true"}}}