Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Banana chips, salted
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 585kcal / 2530kcal (23%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.8 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 41.2 g/ 42g (98%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 51.8 g/ 348g (14%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 0.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 16 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 54 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 1.3 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
What is this food?
Salted banana chips are thin slices of banana that are fried and then salted. They’re usually eaten as a snack and are considered a carb-rich, energy-dense treat.
Why it matters to health
Banana chips can give you quick energy from carbohydrates, and they also have some fiber (about 7.8 g per 100 g) which helps with fullness. However, this version is high in fat—especially saturated fat (35.5 g per 100 g)—and also has a lot of sugar (36 g per 100 g) plus added salt. With frequent snacking, these can add up quickly to higher calorie intake, which may make it harder to maintain a healthy weight and heart-friendly eating pattern. Enjoy them in smaller portions and not every day, especially if you already had carbs at your meals.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: try a small handful (about 20–30 g) instead of eating from the bag.
- Pair with a more filling snack: have banana chips with plain yogurt or fresh fruit (or a glass of milk) to balance the snack.
- Choose “less salted” or “baked/air-fried” options when available.
- Since you already have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, limit banana chips to one snack and keep the other snack lighter (e.g., fruit, nuts in small amounts, or yogurt).
Common Filipino dishes
Banana cue, Turon, Maruya, Banana chips, Saging na saba (fried)
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