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Banana, cavendish, ripe Nutrition Facts

Saging, cavendish, hinog
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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 64%
Calories 104kcal / 2530kcal (4%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.9 g/ 42g (2%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.31 g/ 20g (1%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
0.29 g
Total Carbohydrates
23.1 g/ 348g (6%)
Dietary Fiber
2.7 g/ 20g (13%)
Sugar
12.5 g/ 63g (19%)
Protein
0.9 g/ 71g (1%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
10 mg/ 70mg (14%)
Vitamin B1
0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%)
Vitamin B2
0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%)
Vitamin B3
0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%)

Minerals

Calcium
139 mg/ 750mg (18%)
source
Iron
0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%)
Phosphorus
20 mg/ 700mg (2%)
Sodium
13 mg/ 1500mg (0.87%)
very low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Ripe Cavendish banana (100 g). It’s a sweet, starchy fruit that mainly provides carbohydrates, plus some fiber and natural sugars.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Bananas give you quick energy from carbohydrates, and the 2.7 g fiber helps support easier digestion and helps you feel fuller between meals. The 12.5 g natural sugar is normal for fruit, and pairing banana with protein or healthy fats can help balance your snack. It’s also low in sodium and has very little fat (about 0.9 g), so it’s generally a light option. Since it has some saturated fat (0.31 g per 100 g), it’s best to keep portions reasonable—especially if you’re also having other fatty or sweet foods in the same day.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • For snacks, try 1 small to 1 medium banana (instead of large portions) and eat it with plain yogurt, milk, or a handful of nuts to improve balance.
  • If you’re having banana as a carb for meals, pair it with ulam (fish/chicken/eggs/tofu) and vegetables to make your plate more complete.
  • Because it’s sweet, avoid having banana together with very sugary drinks or desserts—choose one sweet item per snack time.
  • For daily eating (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), banana works well as a snack or a small part of your meal carbs.
Common Filipino dishes
Turon, Banana cue, Maruya, Saba con yelo, Ginataang bilo-bilo
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