{"data":{"name":"Banana, saba","slug":"banana-saba","scientific_name":"Musa x balbisiana","alternate_names":["Saging","saba"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Saba banana (cooking banana). It\u2019s a starchy fruit that works best as a carb source for meals or snacks.","common_uses_philippines":["Turon","Banana cue","Saba con yelo","Minatamis na saba","Ginataang saba","Saba in coconut milk"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":57},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":110,"protein_g":1.1,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.14,"carbohydrates_g":25.5,"fiber_g":2.9,"sugars_g":13.6,"sodium_mg":2,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":190,"calcium_mg":23,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"phosphorus_mg":36,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":16,"total_ash_g":0.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.13,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.7,"vitamin_c_mg":32,"water_g":72.2},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 piece of","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Saba banana gives you energy from carbohydrates (about 25.5 g per 100 g) and also provides dietary fiber (about 2.9 g) which can help you feel fuller and support healthy digestion. It has natural sugar (about 13.6 g), so it\u2019s great when paired with protein or healthy fats to balance your blood sugar response. Fat is low (about 0.4 g), but it does have some saturated fat (about 0.14 g), so it\u2019s best not to load it with lots of added coconut cream or sugar. Sodium is very low (about 2 mg), which is good for everyday eating. Since it\u2019s a carb food, portion size matters\u2014especially if you\u2019re having it as a snack between meals.","healthier_tips":["Use it as part of your snack or meal carb: aim for about 1 small serving (e.g., 1\/2\u20131 medium saba) depending on your hunger and activity.","Pair it with protein (e.g., boiled egg, tuna, chicken, tofu) or healthy fat (e.g., nuts) to keep you satisfied.","Choose cooking methods that reduce added sugar: boiled, air-fried, or lightly saut\u00e9ed instead of deep-fried.","If making desserts (like minatamis or turon), go easy on syrup and coconut cream; use less sugar and portion the serving.","For a balanced day: keep 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, and let saba be one of the carbs in your snack\u2014not the only thing you eat."]},"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?agent=true"}}}