{"data":{"name":"Caramelo","slug":"caramelo","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Sugars and Sweets","slug":"sugars-and-sweets"},"description":"Caramelo is a sweet caramel syrup\/sauce made from sugar (sometimes with a little water and flavoring). It\u2019s usually used to drizzle or coat desserts and drinks.","common_uses_philippines":["Leche flan","caramel custard","banana cue","turon with caramel","halo-halo with caramel syrup"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":398,"protein_g":0,"fat_g":0,"saturated_fat_g":0,"carbohydrates_g":99.5,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":71.3,"sodium_mg":267,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":3,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0,"phosphorus_mg":2,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":0.4},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Caramelo is mostly carbohydrates and sugar (about 71 g sugar per 100 g) with very little fat and no fiber. It can add quick energy, but too much sugar in a day can make it harder to balance meals\u2014especially if you\u2019re also having sweet snacks. It also has sodium (about 267 mg per 100 g), so portion matters if you\u2019re watching salt intake. The good part: when used in small amounts, it can still fit into a balanced eating pattern (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks), as long as it doesn\u2019t crowd out more filling, nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and meals with protein and fiber. Everything can fit with moderation\u2014no food is strictly bad when portions are right.","healthier_tips":["Use a smaller drizzle: start with 1\u20132 teaspoons, then taste before adding more.","Pair it with a balanced snack: add fruit, yogurt, or nuts so you get protein\/fiber and feel fuller.","Choose smaller portions of dessert overall, especially if you already had a sweet snack earlier.","If you\u2019re making it at home, try reducing sugar or using less caramel topping while keeping the dessert portion the same.","Watch sodium if you\u2019re also eating salty foods that day\u2014balance with water and less salty sides."]},"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\/caramelo?agent=true"}}}