Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Banana, bungulan Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
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| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 67% | |
| Calories | 106kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 24.5 g/ 348g (7%) | ||||||
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Protein | 1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 20 mg/ 70mg (28%) source |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 16 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 44 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
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 (bungulan) — a sweet, starchy fruit. In a 100g serving, it has about 106 kcal and naturally occurring sugar.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Banana provides carbohydrates for energy and dietary fiber (about 2.8g per 100g) which can help with better digestion and fullness. It also has a small amount of fat (0.4g) with no cholesterol and very low sodium. Since it has natural sugar (about 13g) and carbohydrates, it’s best to pair it with other foods (like yogurt, nuts, or milk) and watch portions—especially if you’re having it as a snack so it won’t crowd out more balanced meals.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For snacks, try 1 small banana or 1/2 to 1 medium banana, then pair with protein or healthy fat (e.g., plain yogurt, milk, peanut butter, or a handful of nuts).
- If you’re eating it after a meal, keep the portion smaller; if it’s your main snack, make it more filling by adding yogurt or nuts.
- Choose whole banana over banana-based drinks (like milkshakes) to avoid extra sugar.
- Keep it part of your day’s rhythm: 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, and use banana as one snack option.
Common Filipino dishes
Turon, Banana cue, Maruya, Ginataang saba, Saba con hielo
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