Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Banana, saba
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 57% |
| Calories | 110kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 25.5 g/ 348g (7%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Vit C | 32 mg/ 70mg (45%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 23 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 36 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
Saba banana (cooking banana). It’s a starchy fruit that works best as a carb source for meals or snacks.
Why it matters to health
Saba banana gives you energy from carbohydrates (about 25.5 g per 100 g) and also provides dietary fiber (about 2.9 g) which can help you feel fuller and support healthy digestion. It has natural sugar (about 13.6 g), so it’s great when paired with protein or healthy fats to balance your blood sugar response. Fat is low (about 0.4 g), but it does have some saturated fat (about 0.14 g), so it’s best not to load it with lots of added coconut cream or sugar. Sodium is very low (about 2 mg), which is good for everyday eating. Since it’s a carb food, portion size matters—especially if you’re having it as a snack between meals.
Healthier tips
- Use it as part of your snack or meal carb: aim for about 1 small serving (e.g., 1/2–1 medium saba) depending on your hunger and activity.
- Pair it with protein (e.g., boiled egg, tuna, chicken, tofu) or healthy fat (e.g., nuts) to keep you satisfied.
- Choose cooking methods that reduce added sugar: boiled, air-fried, or lightly sautéed instead of deep-fried.
- If making desserts (like minatamis or turon), go easy on syrup and coconut cream; use less sugar and portion the serving.
- For a balanced day: keep 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, and let saba be one of the carbs in your snack—not the only thing you eat.
Common Filipino dishes
Turon, Banana cue, Saba con yelo, Minatamis na saba, Ginataang saba, Saba in coconut milk
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