{"data":{"name":"Banana heart, butuan","slug":"banana-heart-butuan","scientific_name":"Musa x balbisiana","alternate_names":["Puso","saging","butuan\/sabunganay\/futu na dupo"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Banana heart (puso ng saging) \u2014 a tender, edible part of the banana plant, usually cooked as a vegetable. In this serving (100 g), it\u2019s low in calories and fat, with some carbohydrates and fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Puso ng saging ginisa","Kinilaw na puso ng saging","Banana heart salad","Sinigang na puso ng saging","Pinakbet with banana heart"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":52},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":39,"protein_g":1.6,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.1,"carbohydrates_g":7.2,"fiber_g":3.7,"sugars_g":0.7,"sodium_mg":3,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":300,"calcium_mg":63,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":42,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.17,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":25,"total_ash_g":1.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.18,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.6,"vitamin_c_mg":12,"water_g":89.7},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Banana heart is helpful for everyday meals because it\u2019s low-calorie and low in fat, so it won\u2019t easily add too much energy to your plate. It also has dietary fiber (about 3.7 g per 100 g), which supports better digestion and helps you feel full longer\u2014useful when you\u2019re aiming for balanced portions in your 3 meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day. It\u2019s also naturally low in sugar and sodium, which makes it a good choice when you want flavor and volume without heavy salt.","healthier_tips":["Pair it with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a small amount of healthy fat (like a teaspoon of oil) for a more complete meal.","For best fullness, add it to ginisang or stir-fried dishes with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and lots of vegetables.","If you\u2019re watching carbs, banana heart is still a vegetable choice\u2014just keep the main carb portion (rice, noodles) to your usual serving.","Try adding it to soups or salads; aim to include it regularly as your \u201cfiber + volume\u201d vegetable."]},"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?agent=true"}}}