{"data":{"name":"Bicho-bicho","slug":"bicho-bicho","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Bitsu-bitso"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Bicho-bicho is a sweet Filipino snack made from small fried dough pieces, usually coated or mixed with sugar (sometimes with a bit of syrup), giving it a chewy, sweet texture.","common_uses_philippines":["Bicho-bicho","Turon","Banana cue","Palitaw","Suman","Bibingka"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":376,"protein_g":7.4,"fat_g":14,"saturated_fat_g":3.6,"carbohydrates_g":55.2,"fiber_g":1.5,"sugars_g":33.4,"sodium_mg":390,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":39,"cholesterol_mg":14,"iron_mg":3.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":7.88,"phosphorus_mg":79,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.76,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":1.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":9.64,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.9,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":22},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Bicho-bicho can be a quick energy snack, but per 100 g it\u2019s high in calories (376 kcal) and carbohydrates (55.2 g), with high sugar (33.4 g). It also has fat (14 g) with saturated fat (3.6 g) and sodium (390 mg). Eating it often or in big portions may make it harder to balance your daily intake\u2014especially since many Filipinos already have 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day. The good part: it\u2019s not a \u201cbad\u201d food\u2014just best to enjoy it in smaller portions and not every day, and pair it with something that adds fiber and protein.","healthier_tips":["Portion guide: keep it to a small serving (about a handful) instead of a full bowl, especially if you\u2019re having it as a snack.","Balance your snack: pair bicho-bicho with water or unsweetened tea, and add a side like fruit (banana, apple, or orange) or plain yogurt if available.","Watch frequency: enjoy it occasionally, not daily\u2014rotate with other snacks like fruit, nuts (small portion), or boiled eggs.","Choose better prep when possible: if you\u2019re buying, look for options that are less oily or less syrupy.","Plan around it: if you eat bicho-bicho, try to keep your other snack that day lighter (less sweet, less fried)."]},"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\/bicho-bicho?agent=true"}}}