Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Banana, tuldok Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
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| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 76% | |
| Calories | 99kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 23.3 g/ 348g (6%) | ||||||
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Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 26 mg/ 70mg (37%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 26 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Iron | 1.6 mg/ 12mg (13%) |
Phosphorus | 28 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Sodium | 1 mg/ 1500mg (0.07%) free |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Banana (tuldok) — a sweet fruit. In a 100g serving, it provides about 99 kcal and 23.3g carbohydrates, with 2.6g fiber and 12.3g sugar. It’s very low in fat (0.2g) and sodium (1mg).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Banana helps as an energy source for your daily meals and snacks. The fiber supports better digestion and helps you feel fuller, while the natural sugars give quick energy—useful for active days. It’s also a good choice when you want something sweet without much fat or sodium. Since it has carbohydrates and sugar, pairing it with protein or healthy fat (like milk, yogurt, nuts, or peanut butter) can help keep your snack more balanced and satisfying.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For snacks, try 1 small to medium banana (or about 100–150g) and pair it with plain yogurt, milk, or a small handful of nuts for better balance.
- If you’re watching blood sugar, combine banana with protein/fiber (e.g., banana + peanut butter, or banana + yogurt) instead of eating it alone.
- Use it as a snack between your 3 full meals, not as a replacement for meals—aim for 1–2 snacks a day.
- Since it’s naturally sweet, keep portions in mind—enjoy it regularly, just not in very large amounts every time.
Common Filipino dishes
Turon, Banana cue, Saba con yelo, Ginataang bilo-bilo, Banana turon with caramel
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