{"data":{"name":"Candy, custard","slug":"candy-custard","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Yema"],"category":{"name":"Sugars and Sweets","slug":"sugars-and-sweets"},"description":"Candy, custard is a sweet dessert made mainly from sugar and usually has a small amount of fat (including saturated fat). It\u2019s high in carbohydrates and sugar, so it\u2019s best treated as an occasional sweet rather than a regular snack.","common_uses_philippines":["Leche flan","ube halaya","maja blanca","caramel custard","fruit salad with cream"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":381,"protein_g":4.1,"fat_g":1.6,"saturated_fat_g":0.71,"carbohydrates_g":87.6,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":69.3,"sodium_mg":159,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":2,"calcium_mg":166,"cholesterol_mg":36,"iron_mg":0.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.5,"phosphorus_mg":105,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.16,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":165,"total_ash_g":2.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.66,"vitamin_a_ug":165,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.2,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.36,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":4.3},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 pc","weight_g":11.66,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"This food can give quick energy because it\u2019s mostly carbohydrates and sugar. However, with high sugar (69.3 g per 100 g) and low fiber (0 g), it may not keep you full for long, and it can make it easier to exceed daily sugar needs. It also has saturated fat (0.71 g) and cholesterol (36 mg), which are not ideal in large amounts. The good part: if you enjoy it, you can still fit it into your day\u2014just keep portions small and balance it with meals that have fiber, protein, and healthy fats.","healthier_tips":["Keep it as a sometimes treat, especially if you already have sweets in your snacks.","Portion guide: try small servings (e.g., a few spoonfuls) instead of a full 100 g serving.","Pair it with a more filling snack: choose fruit + yogurt or nuts instead of eating candy\/custard alone.","Balance your day: make sure your 3 meals include vegetables and protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) so your blood sugar and hunger stay steadier.","When possible, pick versions with less sugar or smaller added-sugar desserts."]},"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\/candy-custard?agent=true"}}}