{"data":{"name":"Banana, lacatan","slug":"banana-lacatan","scientific_name":"Musa x paradisiaca","alternate_names":["Saging","lakatan"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Lacatan banana (sweet banana). It\u2019s a fruit usually eaten as-is or used in desserts and snacks.","common_uses_philippines":["Turon","Banana cue","Maruya","Ginataang bilo-bilo","Banana turon with caramel"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":69},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":126,"protein_g":1.4,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":0.07,"carbohydrates_g":29.6,"fiber_g":3.3,"sugars_g":15.6,"sodium_mg":2,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":360,"calcium_mg":21,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.02,"phosphorus_mg":34,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":30,"total_ash_g":0.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.06,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.5,"vitamin_c_mg":25,"water_g":68},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 piece of","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Lacatan banana gives energy from carbohydrates (about 29.6 g per 100 g) and dietary fiber (about 3.3 g), which can help you feel full and support regular digestion. It also has natural sugars (about 15.6 g) and very low fat and sodium, so it\u2019s generally a good sweet option for snacks. Since it\u2019s still a carb-rich food, portion size matters\u2014especially if you\u2019re having it alongside other sweet or starchy foods in the same meal.","healthier_tips":["For snacks: aim for 1 small to 1 medium banana (or about 100 g) and pair it with protein or healthy fat like plain yogurt, milk, or a small handful of nuts to stay satisfied.","If you\u2019re eating it after a full meal, keep it to half to 1 banana to avoid too much sugar\/carb in one sitting.","Choose whole banana over banana-based drinks or desserts when possible, since whole fruit is more filling and easier to portion.","For daily balance: keep banana as part of your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks plan, not as a replacement for vegetables, rice, or protein."]},"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-lacatan?agent=true"}}}