{"data":{"name":"Banana, saba, boiled","slug":"banana-saba-boiled","scientific_name":"Musa x balbisiana","alternate_names":["Saging","saba","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Boiled saba banana (saba is a starchy banana variety), eaten as a carb source. For 100g: about 159 kcal, 38.6g carbohydrates, and 4.2g dietary fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang saba","Maruya (banana fritters)","Banana cue","Turon (banana roll)","Saba con yelo"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":60},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":159,"protein_g":1.2,"fat_g":0,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":38.6,"fiber_g":4.2,"sugars_g":19.9,"sodium_mg":2,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":170,"calcium_mg":19,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.1,"phosphorus_mg":37,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":14,"total_ash_g":1.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.7,"vitamin_c_mg":25,"water_g":59.1},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":65,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Saba banana provides energy for your daily activities and helps keep you full because it has dietary fiber (4.2g per 100g). The fiber can support smoother digestion and help balance your meals. It also has natural sugars (19.9g per 100g), so pairing it with protein or healthy fats can help you feel satisfied longer. Good news: it has very low fat and very low sodium (2mg), which makes it a lighter option compared with many snack foods.","healthier_tips":["Use it as your carb portion in a snack or as part of a meal\u2014keep the serving size reasonable (e.g., a small piece or about 1\/2\u20131 cup depending on your hunger).","Pair with protein to balance your blood sugar and fullness: e.g., boiled saba with boiled eggs, tofu, or a glass of milk\/unsweetened yogurt.","If you\u2019re having it as a snack, aim for 1 snack (not both snacks) so your total carbs for the day stay balanced.","Skip adding lots of sugar or condensed milk; enjoy the natural sweetness."]},"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-saba-boiled?agent=true"}}}