{"data":{"name":"Hotcake, prep, w\/ MLP","slug":"hotcake-prep-w-mlp","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Hotcake (sweet pancake), usually made from flour and eggs, then cooked on a pan. With your prep (MLP), it\u2019s typically a carb-heavy snack or breakfast item.","common_uses_philippines":["Hotcake","Banana cue","Palitaw","Bibingka","Ensaymada"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":242,"protein_g":5.3,"fat_g":7.1,"saturated_fat_g":4.7,"carbohydrates_g":39.3,"fiber_g":2.2,"sugars_g":17.9,"sodium_mg":438,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":565,"calcium_mg":70,"cholesterol_mg":43,"iron_mg":2.1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.8,"phosphorus_mg":313,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.4,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":233,"total_ash_g":1.7,"unsaturated_fat_g":1.2,"vitamin_a_ug":186,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.18,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.2,"vitamin_b3_mg":2,"vitamin_c_mg":6,"water_g":46.6},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Per 100g, hotcake has 242 kcal and a good amount of carbohydrates (39.3g), with sugar (17.9g). It also has total fat (7.1g) and saturated fat (4.7g), plus sodium (438mg). The fiber (2.2g) helps with fullness, but the overall sugar and saturated fat mean it\u2019s best to enjoy it in a balanced way\u2014especially if you\u2019re having it alongside other sweet or salty foods in the day. The cholesterol (43mg) is also something to consider when you eat hotcake often.","healthier_tips":["Pair hotcake with protein and fiber to balance your meal: e.g., eggs, yogurt, or peanut butter (small amount) plus fruit.","Watch portion: for a 3-meals + 1\u20132 snacks pattern, treat hotcake as a snack or small breakfast, not the whole meal.","Choose toppings wisely: go for fresh fruit or less syrup; reduce sweet spreads to lower added sugar.","If you\u2019re eating it with salty items (like processed fillings), keep the rest of the day\u2019s sodium lighter.","Try a smaller serving and add a side of veggies or fruit to improve overall balance."]},"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\/hotcake-prep-w-mlp?agent=true"}}}