Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Banana, cavendish, unripe
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 73% |
| Calories | 112kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.7 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 25.4 g/ 348g (7%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Vit C | 13 mg/ 70mg (18%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 40 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 25 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Sodium | 1 mg/ 1500mg (0.07%) free |
What is this food?
Unripe Cavendish banana (cooking banana). It’s a starchy carb food, usually eaten cooked (like saba-style preparations), with some fiber and natural sweetness.
Why it matters to health
Unripe banana gives you steady energy from carbohydrates, plus dietary fiber (2.9 g per 100 g) to support fullness and regular digestion. It also has low sodium (1 mg), which is helpful for everyday meals. The sugar content (13.6 g) is naturally present, so pairing it with protein and healthy fats can help keep your meals more balanced. It has very little fat (0.7 g), but it does contain some saturated fat (0.24 g), so it’s best to avoid loading it with too much oil or coconut cream. Since it’s a carb, portion size matters—especially if you already have rice, noodles, or bread in the same meal.
Healthier tips
- Use it as your main carb for one meal or snack—avoid doubling with rice or noodles in the same sitting.
- Pair with protein (egg, fish, chicken, tofu) and add non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) for better balance.
- For snacks: try a smaller serving (about 1/2 to 1 medium piece depending on size) and add a protein source.
- Cook with less added oil; if using coconut milk, choose lighter portions and balance with veggies and lean protein.
- Because it has natural sugar, keep it as part of your daily routine—everything works best in moderation.
Common Filipino dishes
Maruya (banana fritters), Banana cue, Ginataang unripe banana, Turon (banana with wrapper), Saba con yelo, Banana-based snacks
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