{"data":{"name":"Jamaica cherry","slug":"jamaica-cherry","scientific_name":"Muntingia calabura","alternate_names":["Datiles\/Aratiles"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Jamaica cherry is a small, tangy fruit (often used for drinks like juice or tea). In a 100 g serving, it\u2019s mostly made up of carbohydrates and has very little fat.","common_uses_philippines":["Jamaica drink (hibiscus\/roselle juice)","jamaica juice with calamansi","jamaica iced tea","jamaica fruit drink","jamaica-based mocktail"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":82},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":100,"protein_g":2,"fat_g":0.6,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":21.6,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"calcium_mg":104,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.3,"phosphorus_mg":52,"total_ash_g":0.8,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.5,"vitamin_c_mg":150,"water_g":75},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 cup","weight_g":200,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"It can be a refreshing way to add fruit flavor to your day. Since it has carbohydrates (about 21.6 g per 100 g) and very low fat (about 0.6 g) and no cholesterol, it can fit well as part of meals or snacks\u2014especially if you pair it with protein or fiber-rich foods to help keep you fuller. Because it\u2019s naturally sweet\/tangy, it\u2019s best to watch the portion when you\u2019re having it as juice, so it won\u2019t crowd out more filling, balanced snacks.","healthier_tips":["For snacks, pair jamaica cherry with protein (e.g., yogurt, milk, or a boiled egg) or fiber (e.g., nuts or whole-grain crackers) to balance your energy.","If making juice, try less sugar and add water or ice; keep it to a small glass per snack.","Use it alongside your 3 full meals\u2014think of it as a flavor add-on, not the whole snack.","Choose whole fruit when possible, or keep the drink portion reasonable."]},"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\/jamaica-cherry?agent=true"}}}