{"data":{"name":"Cream","slug":"cream","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Krema"],"category":{"name":"Dairy Products","slug":"dairy-products"},"description":"Cream (likely dairy cream). It\u2019s a rich, fatty food used to make dishes creamy or to add richness to coffee, sauces, and desserts.","common_uses_philippines":["Creamy pasta","carbonara","creamy chicken or seafood sauce","buko pandan with cream","leche flan","champorado with cream"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":241,"protein_g":2.3,"fat_g":23.9,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":4.2,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":3,"sodium_mg":39,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":215,"calcium_mg":89,"iron_mg":0.3,"phosphorus_mg":63,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":133,"total_ash_g":0.6,"vitamin_a_ug":115,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.07,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":69},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 tbsp","weight_g":20,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Cream provides energy and fat (about 23.9 g per 100 g), which helps with satiety and makes food taste satisfying. It also has small amounts of carbohydrates (about 4.2 g) and sugar (about 3 g), plus sodium (about 39 mg). Since cream is calorie-dense, using it in large amounts can add calories quickly\u2014so it\u2019s best to keep portions in mind, especially if you already have other fatty foods in the same meal.","healthier_tips":["Use cream as a flavor enhancer, not the main ingredient\u2014start with 1\u20132 tablespoons per serving, then adjust to taste.","Pair creamy dishes with fiber-rich sides like vegetables, beans, or brown rice to help balance the meal.","If you\u2019re making pasta or soup, try mixing cream with milk or broth to reduce heaviness while keeping the creamy texture.","For snacks, choose lighter options (e.g., fruit or yogurt) instead of frequent cream-based desserts.","Watch frequency: keep cream-based meals as occasional treats within your usual 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks routine."]},"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\/cream?agent=true"}}}