Vegetables / Marrow Vegetables
Banana heart, butuan, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 18kcal / 2530kcal (0.71%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.9 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 3.2 g/ 348g (0.92%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Vit C | 1 mg/ 70mg (1%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 38 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 24 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
Banana heart (puso ng saging), boiled. It’s a tender vegetable from the banana plant, usually served as a side dish or mixed into viands.
Why it matters to health
Banana heart is low in calories (about 18 kcal per 100g) and provides dietary fiber (2.7g), which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. It also has small amounts of carbs and sugar, plus very low fat (including 0.05g saturated fat) and almost no cholesterol. Sodium is also low (2mg), which is helpful for keeping meals balanced. Since it’s a vegetable, it’s a good choice to add volume to your plate—especially alongside rice and a protein source.
Healthier tips
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use banana heart as part of your lunch or dinner plate—aim for about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked, depending on your appetite and rice portion.
- Pair it with a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) and a sensible serving of rice or other carbs for better meal balance.
- If you’re cooking it with bagoong, patis, or salty seasonings, keep the amount small so the dish stays low-sodium.
- Try adding it to soups, ginisang gulay, or mixed vegetable dishes to increase fiber without adding many calories.
Common Filipino dishes
Puso ng saging with shrimp, Ginataang puso ng saging, Pinakbet with banana heart, Dinengdeng with banana heart, Banana heart salad
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