Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Banana, saba, mashed, w/ sugar & marg
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 204kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.4 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 3.6 g/ 42g (8%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 41.4 g/ 348g (11%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Vit C | 18 mg/ 70mg (25%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 24 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 51 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 140 mg/ 1500mg (9%) |
What is this food?
Saba banana (mashed) with sugar and margarine—usually eaten as a sweet snack or dessert.
Why it matters to health
This is energy-dense (204 kcal per 100 g) and provides some fiber (1.7 g) from the banana, which can help you feel fuller. But the added sugar makes the sugar content high (32 g), and margarine adds fat (3.6 g) including saturated fat (0.68 g). It also has some sodium (140 mg). For health, it’s best to enjoy it in a way that fits your daily meals and snacks—so you get the sweetness and satisfaction without pushing too much sugar, saturated fat, and calories in one sitting.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat it as an occasional snack/dessert, not a main meal.
- Reduce added sugar: try less sugar, or use mashed saba with a natural sweetener option (like a little honey) and taste first.
- Go lighter on margarine: use a smaller amount, or replace with a small drizzle of oil or skip it if the banana is already soft and sweet.
- Pair with a more balanced snack: add a serving of plain yogurt or a glass of milk, or have it after a meal so it won’t replace nutrients from your main food.
- Watch frequency: since you usually have 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks daily, limit this to 1 snack slot and avoid having it every day.
Common Filipino dishes
Saba con yelo, Maruya, Banana cue, Turon, Ginataang saba
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