Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Banana, lacatan
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 69% |
| Calories | 126kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.4 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 29.6 g/ 348g (8%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 25 mg/ 70mg (35%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 21 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 34 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
Lacatan banana (sweet banana). It’s a fruit usually eaten as-is or used in desserts and snacks.
Why it matters to health
Lacatan banana gives energy from carbohydrates (about 29.6 g per 100 g) and dietary fiber (about 3.3 g), which can help you feel full and support regular digestion. It also has natural sugars (about 15.6 g) and very low fat and sodium, so it’s generally a good sweet option for snacks. Since it’s still a carb-rich food, portion size matters—especially if you’re having it alongside other sweet or starchy foods in the same meal.
Healthier tips
- For snacks: aim for 1 small to 1 medium banana (or about 100 g) and pair it with protein or healthy fat like plain yogurt, milk, or a small handful of nuts to stay satisfied.
- If you’re eating it after a full meal, keep it to half to 1 banana to avoid too much sugar/carb in one sitting.
- Choose whole banana over banana-based drinks or desserts when possible, since whole fruit is more filling and easier to portion.
- For daily balance: keep banana as part of your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks plan, not as a replacement for vegetables, rice, or protein.
Common Filipino dishes
Turon, Banana cue, Maruya, Ginataang bilo-bilo, Banana turon with caramel
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