{"data":{"name":"Bilimbi","slug":"bilimbi","scientific_name":"Averrhoa bilimbi","alternate_names":["Kamyas\/Kamias\/Kalamyas"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Bilimbi (kamias\/berimb\u00ed-like sour fruit; locally used as a tangy vegetable\/ingredient). It\u2019s usually eaten as a sour side dish or mixed into meals for flavor.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang na bilimbi","Ginataang bilimbi","Binilimbing (bilimbi stew)","Bilimbi with bagoong","Bilimbi salad with tomatoes"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":23,"protein_g":0.7,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":0.01,"carbohydrates_g":4.5,"fiber_g":1.9,"sugars_g":2.6,"sodium_mg":4,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":100,"calcium_mg":8,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.02,"phosphorus_mg":11,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.11,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":8,"total_ash_g":0.3,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.13,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":10,"water_g":94.3},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Bilimbi is low in calories (about 23 kcal per 100 g) and has dietary fiber (1.9 g) which can help keep you full and support regular digestion. It also provides some carbohydrates (4.5 g) with natural sugar (2.6 g) and very low fat (0.2 g). Sodium is also low (4 mg), which is good for everyday meals. Since it\u2019s naturally sour, it can make viands more flavorful without needing lots of oil or heavy sauces.","healthier_tips":["Use bilimbi as a side or flavoring for your viand (e.g., with fish, chicken, or tofu) so your plate stays balanced.","Pair it with protein (fish, itlog, chicken, tofu) and fiber-rich carbs (brown rice, kamote, or whole grains) for better meal satisfaction.","Watch added sugar and salty seasonings when cooking\u2014bilimbi is already tangy, so you may need less sweet or less salty ingredients.","For your daily pattern of 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks, keep bilimbi in the meal portion (like lunch or dinner) rather than relying on it as a main \u201cfiller.\u201d"]},"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\/bilimbi?agent=true"}}}