{"data":{"name":"Banana, saba, mashed, w\/ sugar & marg","slug":"banana-saba-mashed-w-sugar-marg","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Linupak","saging saba"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Saba banana (mashed) with sugar and margarine\u2014usually eaten as a sweet snack or dessert.","common_uses_philippines":["Saba con yelo","Maruya","Banana cue","Turon","Ginataang saba"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":204,"protein_g":1.4,"fat_g":3.6,"saturated_fat_g":0.68,"carbohydrates_g":41.4,"fiber_g":1.7,"sugars_g":32,"sodium_mg":140,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":280,"calcium_mg":24,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":1.68,"phosphorus_mg":51,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.11,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":23,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":2.79,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.4,"vitamin_c_mg":18,"water_g":52.6},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"This is energy-dense (204 kcal per 100 g) and provides some fiber (1.7 g) from the banana, which can help you feel fuller. But the added sugar makes the sugar content high (32 g), and margarine adds fat (3.6 g) including saturated fat (0.68 g). It also has some sodium (140 mg). For health, it\u2019s best to enjoy it in a way that fits your daily meals and snacks\u2014so you get the sweetness and satisfaction without pushing too much sugar, saturated fat, and calories in one sitting.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: treat it as an occasional snack\/dessert, not a main meal.","Reduce added sugar: try less sugar, or use mashed saba with a natural sweetener option (like a little honey) and taste first.","Go lighter on margarine: use a smaller amount, or replace with a small drizzle of oil or skip it if the banana is already soft and sweet.","Pair with a more balanced snack: add a serving of plain yogurt or a glass of milk, or have it after a meal so it won\u2019t replace nutrients from your main food.","Watch frequency: since you usually have 3 meals plus 1\u20132 snacks daily, limit this to 1 snack slot and avoid having it every day."]},"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-mashed-w-sugar-marg?agent=true"}}}