{"data":{"name":"Cookies, polvoron","slug":"cookies-polvoron","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Sugars and Sweets","slug":"sugars-and-sweets"},"description":"Cookies and polvoron are sweet, crumbly treats made mostly from sugar and flour, with added fats (often from milk\/shortening). They\u2019re usually eaten as a snack or dessert.","common_uses_philippines":["Polvoron","Butter cookies","Shortbread cookies","Biscotti","Sesame cookies"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":478,"protein_g":5.2,"fat_g":19.2,"saturated_fat_g":5.94,"carbohydrates_g":71,"fiber_g":1.3,"sugars_g":21.5,"sodium_mg":351,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":45,"calcium_mg":23,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":4.91,"phosphorus_mg":59,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":6.1,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":219,"total_ash_g":0.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":11.01,"vitamin_a_ug":215,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.2,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.9,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":4.1},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"They can fit into your day, but they\u2019re energy-dense, so portion size matters. Per 100 g, they provide about 478 kcal with 19.2 g total fat (including 5.9 g saturated fat) and 71 g carbohydrates (with 21.5 g sugar). They also have 351 mg sodium and only 1.3 g fiber, so they may not keep you full for long compared to meals. Choosing them occasionally and in smaller portions helps balance your daily intake while still enjoying treats.","healthier_tips":["Keep it to a small serving (for example, 1\u20132 pieces or a small handful) and pair it with a filling snack like fruit or yogurt to help balance your meal pattern.","Try to enjoy cookies\/polvoron after a full meal (not on an empty stomach) so you\u2019re less likely to overeat.","Balance the rest of the day: at your 3 full meals, prioritize rice\/whole grains + protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) + vegetables.","If you\u2019re having it with coffee or tea, avoid adding extra sugar.","Watch frequency: aim for treats a few times a week, not every 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\/cookies-polvoron?agent=true"}}}