{"data":{"name":"Cake, mamon","slug":"cake-mamon","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Cake, mamon is a sweet baked snack or dessert made mostly from flour (carbohydrates), with added sugar and fats (often butter or shortening). It\u2019s usually eaten in small slices or pieces, especially during merienda.","common_uses_philippines":["Mamon","sponge cake","butter cake","brazo de mercedes","ensaymada"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":368,"protein_g":5.4,"fat_g":10.7,"saturated_fat_g":6.11,"carbohydrates_g":62.6,"fiber_g":0.6,"sugars_g":41.4,"sodium_mg":704,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":80,"calcium_mg":83,"cholesterol_mg":168,"iron_mg":1.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":3.76,"phosphorus_mg":87,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.78,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":7,"total_ash_g":0.7,"unsaturated_fat_g":5.54,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.3,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":20.6},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":17.5,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Mamon cake can give quick energy because it\u2019s high in carbohydrates (62.6g per 100g). It also has some fats (10.7g), including saturated fat (6.1g) and cholesterol (168mg), which are better kept in smaller amounts. It\u2019s also high in sugar (41.4g) and sodium (704mg), so frequent big servings can make it harder to manage blood sugar and heart-health goals. The good part: if you enjoy it, you can still fit it into a balanced day by choosing the right portion and timing\u2014everything in moderation.","healthier_tips":["Keep portion small: aim for about 1 small slice\/piece (or roughly 30\u201350g) rather than a large serving.","Pair it with protein or fiber: have it with milk, yogurt, or nuts, or add fruit to slow down sugar spikes.","Choose timing: enjoy mamon during merienda, not as a frequent \u201cevery meal\u201d item.","Balance the rest of the day: if you have mamon, make your next meal more filling with rice in proper portion + ulam with vegetables.","Watch sodium and saturated fat: limit other salty or fatty snacks on the same day."]},"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\/cake-mamon?agent=true"}}}