{"data":{"name":"Cake, banana","slug":"cake-banana","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Cake with banana. It\u2019s a sweet dessert that mainly provides carbohydrates (from cake and banana) and also some fat and sugar.","common_uses_philippines":["Banana cake","banana bread","buko pandan","leche flan","mango float","ensaymada"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":331,"protein_g":5.4,"fat_g":13.4,"saturated_fat_g":2.38,"carbohydrates_g":47.2,"fiber_g":1,"sugars_g":33.5,"sodium_mg":287,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":125,"calcium_mg":54,"cholesterol_mg":33,"iron_mg":0,"monounsaturated_fat_g":3.79,"phosphorus_mg":77,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":6.41,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":30,"total_ash_g":1.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":10.2,"vitamin_a_ug":20,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.6,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":32.6},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 slice","weight_g":50,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"In a 100g serving, it has about 331 kcal, 47.2g carbohydrates, and 33.5g sugar. It also has 13.4g total fat with 2.38g saturated fat and 287mg sodium. These aren\u2019t automatically \u201cbad,\u201d but having them often or in big portions can make it easier to exceed daily needs for sugar, saturated fat, and sodium\u2014especially if you already have rice, bread, or other carbs in your 3 full meals. The banana part adds some natural sweetness and a bit of fiber (1g), which can help with fullness, but the overall sugar is still high.","healthier_tips":["Keep it as an occasional snack, not a daily habit\u2014especially if you\u2019re also having merienda with milk, bread, or pastries.","Try a smaller portion (for example, 1\u20132 small slices depending on size) and pair it with something that adds protein or fiber, like a glass of milk or yogurt, or a serving of fruit on the side.","Balance your day: if you have cake for merienda, keep your next meal\u2019s carbs a bit lighter (e.g., less rice, more gulay\/ulam).","Choose options with less frosting\/syrup when available, since frosting often adds extra sugar and fat."]},"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\/cake-banana?agent=true"}}}