Prepared and Processed / Pastries and Desserts
Cake, banana
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 331kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 5.4 g/ 71g (7%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 13.4 g/ 42g (31%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 47.2 g/ 348g (13%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.14%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 54 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 77 mg/ 700mg (11%) |
Iron | 0 mg/ 12mg (0%) |
Sodium | 287 mg/ 1500mg (19%) |
What is this food?
Cake with banana. It’s a sweet dessert that mainly provides carbohydrates (from cake and banana) and also some fat and sugar.
Why it matters to health
In a 100g serving, it has about 331 kcal, 47.2g carbohydrates, and 33.5g sugar. It also has 13.4g total fat with 2.38g saturated fat and 287mg sodium. These aren’t automatically “bad,” but having them often or in big portions can make it easier to exceed daily needs for sugar, saturated fat, and sodium—especially if you already have rice, bread, or other carbs in your 3 full meals. The banana part adds some natural sweetness and a bit of fiber (1g), which can help with fullness, but the overall sugar is still high.
Healthier tips
- Keep it as an occasional snack, not a daily habit—especially if you’re also having merienda with milk, bread, or pastries.
- Try a smaller portion (for example, 1–2 small slices depending on size) and pair it with something that adds protein or fiber, like a glass of milk or yogurt, or a serving of fruit on the side.
- Balance your day: if you have cake for merienda, keep your next meal’s carbs a bit lighter (e.g., less rice, more gulay/ulam).
- Choose options with less frosting/syrup when available, since frosting often adds extra sugar and fat.
Common Filipino dishes
Banana cake, banana bread, buko pandan, leche flan, mango float, ensaymada
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