{"data":{"name":"Candy, hard","slug":"candy-hard","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Sugars and Sweets","slug":"sugars-and-sweets"},"description":"Hard candy (sweet, hard sweets). It\u2019s mostly sugar and provides quick energy, with very little fat and almost no fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Halo-halo","Leche flan","Ube halaya","Buko pandan","Banana cue"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":401,"protein_g":0.1,"fat_g":1.8,"saturated_fat_g":0,"carbohydrates_g":96,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":62.5,"sodium_mg":38,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":3,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.3,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0,"phosphorus_mg":3,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0.2,"unsaturated_fat_g":0,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0,"vitamin_b3_mg":0,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":1.9},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 pc","weight_g":5,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Hard candy can be high in sugar, so eating too much may make it easier to exceed daily sugar needs and can crowd out more filling snacks or meals that provide fiber and other nutrients. The good part: it has low fat and no cholesterol, so it\u2019s not a major source of unhealthy fats. Still, because it has very high carbohydrates and sugar and no dietary fiber, it may not keep you full for long. It also has some sodium, though usually not the biggest source compared to processed salty foods.","healthier_tips":["Keep it as an occasional treat, not a daily snack\u2014pair it with a meal or choose a small portion (for example, a few pieces instead of a whole pack).","For your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks routine, choose snacks that add fiber\/protein most of the time (like fruit, yogurt, nuts, or milk) and save hard candy for \u201csometimes.\u201d","Try to limit sugary sweets before bedtime and after meals when possible, since frequent sugar intake can affect overall health habits.","If you crave something sweet, consider fruit or a small serving of dessert instead of hard candy."]},"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-hard?agent=true"}}}