{"data":{"name":"Bignay","slug":"bignay","scientific_name":"Antidesma bunius","alternate_names":["Bugnay\/Salamander tree fruit"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Bignay is a small dark-purple fruit (often used as juice, syrup, or jelly). For every 100g, it\u2019s about 35 kcal and naturally has fiber and carbohydrates with some sugar.","common_uses_philippines":["Bignay juice","bignay syrup","bignay jelly","bignay jam","bignay drink with water"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":67},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":35,"protein_g":0.7,"fat_g":0.8,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":6.3,"fiber_g":3,"sugars_g":2.6,"sodium_mg":1,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":5,"calcium_mg":37,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.7,"phosphorus_mg":22,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0.6,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":7,"water_g":91.6},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 cup","weight_g":100,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Bignay can support everyday health because it provides dietary fiber (3g\/100g)\u2014helpful for smoother digestion and for feeling full between meals. It also has sugar (2.6g\/100g), so it\u2019s best to enjoy it as part of your daily food balance, especially if you\u2019re having it as juice or syrup. Sodium is low (1mg\/100g), and it has very little fat (0.8g) and no cholesterol.","healthier_tips":["If you\u2019re having bignay juice, try to choose less sweetened versions or dilute with water.","Use it as a snack add-on (e.g., a small serving of bignay drink or a fruit portion) rather than replacing whole meals.","Pair it with a balanced snack: add plain yogurt, nuts, or whole-grain options to help keep you satisfied.","For meals, keep your plate balanced: rice\/ulam + gulay + protein, and let bignay be the extra fruit\/juice."]},"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\/bignay?agent=true"}}}