Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Banana heart, butuan
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 52% |
| Calories | 39kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.6 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 7.2 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 12 mg/ 70mg (17%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 63 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 42 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 3 mg/ 1500mg (0.2%) free |
What is this food?
Banana heart (puso ng saging) — a tender, edible part of the banana plant, usually cooked as a vegetable. In this serving (100 g), it’s low in calories and fat, with some carbohydrates and fiber.
Why it matters to health
Banana heart is helpful for everyday meals because it’s low-calorie and low in fat, so it won’t easily add too much energy to your plate. It also has dietary fiber (about 3.7 g per 100 g), which supports better digestion and helps you feel full longer—useful when you’re aiming for balanced portions in your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. It’s also naturally low in sugar and sodium, which makes it a good choice when you want flavor and volume without heavy salt.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a small amount of healthy fat (like a teaspoon of oil) for a more complete meal.
- For best fullness, add it to ginisang or stir-fried dishes with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and lots of vegetables.
- If you’re watching carbs, banana heart is still a vegetable choice—just keep the main carb portion (rice, noodles) to your usual serving.
- Try adding it to soups or salads; aim to include it regularly as your “fiber + volume” vegetable.
Common Filipino dishes
Puso ng saging ginisa, Kinilaw na puso ng saging, Banana heart salad, Sinigang na puso ng saging, Pinakbet with banana heart
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