Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Banana fritter
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 240kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3 g/ 71g (4%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 3.9 g/ 42g (9%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 48.1 g/ 348g (13%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 25 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 64 mg/ 700mg (9%) |
Iron | 0.7 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 190 mg/ 1500mg (12%) |
What is this food?
Banana fritter is a sweet snack made from mashed bananas mixed into batter and fried until golden. A 100 g serving is about 240 kcal and is mainly a carb + sugar snack, with some fiber from the banana.
Why it matters to health
Bananas provide dietary fiber (~4.2 g per 100 g), which helps you feel fuller and supports healthy digestion. However, banana fritters are also high in sugar (~25 g) and fried, so they can be higher in saturated fat (~3.3 g) and sodium (~190 mg). This matters because if you eat it often or in big portions, it can add up to extra calories and make it harder to balance your daily meals and snacks. The good part: when enjoyed in the right portion and frequency, it can fit into a balanced day.
Healthier tips
- Portion guide: Keep it to about 1 small piece or ~50–75 g if you’re having it as a snack.
- Pair it smart: Have it with plain yogurt or a glass of milk, or add a side of fresh fruit (like mango slices) to balance your snack.
- Choose less oil when possible: If you’re cooking at home, use a lighter batter and avoid reusing oil.
- Plan your day: Since you already have 3 meals + 1–2 snacks, treat banana fritter as your main snack for the moment—avoid stacking it with other sweet snacks.
- Go for “sometimes”: Enjoy it occasionally, not daily, to keep sugar and saturated fat in check.
Common Filipino dishes
Banana cue, Maruya (banana fritter), Turon (banana and jackfruit), Saba con yelo, Ginataang bilo-bilo
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