{"data":{"name":"Barbados gooseberry","slug":"barbados-gooseberry","scientific_name":"Pereskia aculeata","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Barbados gooseberry (also called \u201ccarmelita\u201d or \u201cstar gooseberry\u201d) is a small, tangy fruit often eaten fresh or used in drinks and desserts. It\u2019s considered a fruit\/plant-based food and is naturally low in fat and calories.","common_uses_philippines":["Barbados gooseberry juice","fruit salad","ginataan with fruit","sinigang (with added fruit)","mixed fruit desserts"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":46},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":36,"protein_g":1,"fat_g":0.7,"saturated_fat_g":0.05,"carbohydrates_g":6.3,"fiber_g":3,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":1,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":1930,"calcium_mg":174,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.06,"phosphorus_mg":26,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.38,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":161,"total_ash_g":0.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.44,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":2,"water_g":91.4},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Barbados gooseberry is a good source of dietary fiber (about 3 g per 100 g), which helps support regular digestion and can help you feel full between meals. It\u2019s also low in fat (about 0.7 g) and has very low sodium (about 1 mg), making it a lighter option for snacks. The carbohydrates it provides are mostly balanced by its fiber, so it can fit well in a daily eating pattern of 3 meals plus 1\u20132 snacks.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a snack: pair a small serving of fresh barbados gooseberry with water or unsweetened tea.","If using it in drinks, go easy on added sugar\u2014let the natural tang help with flavor.","For meals, you can add it to fruit bowls or as a side to rice\/ulam to increase fiber intake.","Start with about 1 small bowl (roughly 1 cup or less) and adjust based on your hunger and activity."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/barbados-gooseberry?agent=true"}}}