Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Banana, gloria Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
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| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 62% | |
| Calories | 132kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 31.7 g/ 348g (9%) | ||||||
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Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 16 mg/ 70mg (22%) source |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 15 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 19 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Sodium | 3 mg/ 1500mg (0.2%) free |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Banana (gloria), a sweet fruit often eaten as-is or used for snacks and desserts. Per 100 g, it has about 132 kcal, 31.7 g carbs, 3.5 g fiber, and 16.4 g sugar.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Banana can support digestion because of its dietary fiber (3.5 g per 100 g). It also provides quick energy from carbohydrates, which can fit well for merienda or as part of a balanced meal. Since it has natural sugars (16.4 g per 100 g), it’s helpful to pair it with protein or healthy fats (like milk, yogurt, nuts) to keep you fuller and avoid big sugar spikes. Sodium is very low (3 mg), so it’s generally a good choice for everyday eating.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For 3 meals + 1–2 snacks a day, use banana as a snack (e.g., 1 small to medium banana) rather than the main carb of every meal.
- Pair it: banana + plain yogurt or milk, or banana + nuts for better fullness.
- If you’re watching sugar intake, choose smaller portions and avoid adding extra sweeteners (like condensed milk) too often.
- For desserts, try banana with less sugar toppings (e.g., cinnamon, a small amount of honey) and keep frequency occasional.
Common Filipino dishes
Turon, Banana cue, Maruya, Ginataang saba, Banana smoothie
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