{"data":{"name":"Corn grits, yellow","slug":"corn-grits-yellow","scientific_name":"Zea mays","alternate_names":["Mais","durog","dilaw"],"category":{"name":"Cereals and Grains","slug":"cereals-and-grains"},"description":"Corn grits (yellow) are coarsely ground corn cooked into a porridge or thick meal. They\u2019re mainly a carb food that gives energy for your daily activities.","common_uses_philippines":["Corn grits lugaw","champorado (corn-based versions)","sinangag na mais (corn fried rice-style)","polvoron-style corn snacks (corn-based)","mais con yelo (corn dessert)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":350,"protein_g":7.7,"fat_g":0.8,"saturated_fat_g":0.1,"carbohydrates_g":78.1,"fiber_g":1.6,"sugars_g":0.6,"sodium_mg":1,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":65,"calcium_mg":22,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.3,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.2,"phosphorus_mg":213,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.34,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":5,"total_ash_g":1.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.54,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.3,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":12},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 cup","weight_g":120,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Corn grits provide carbohydrates that help fuel your day, especially for your 3 full meals and 1\u20132 snacks schedule. They also have dietary fiber (about 1.6 g per 100 g), which can support easier digestion and help you feel fuller. The good news: they are naturally low in fat and have low sodium (about 1 mg per 100 g). A quick caution: they can still raise total carbs in your meal, so pairing with protein and vegetables helps balance your plate.","healthier_tips":["Use a balanced plate: add a source of protein (egg, fish, chicken, tofu) and at least 1\u20132 servings of non-starchy vegetables.","Watch portion: if you\u2019re having corn grits for breakfast or a snack, keep the serving moderate and avoid adding too many sweet toppings.","Choose healthier add-ons: use less sugar and go for fruit (like banana or berries) instead of syrup.","If you\u2019re adding milk or butter, measure them\u2014corn grits are low fat, so toppings can change the overall nutrition."]},"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\/corn-grits-yellow?agent=true"}}}