{"data":{"name":"Job's tears grain","slug":"jobs-tears-grain","scientific_name":"Coix lacryma-jobi","alternate_names":["Adlay\/Tigbe butil"],"category":{"name":"Cereals and Grains","slug":"cereals-and-grains"},"description":"Job\u2019s tears (also called adlay or coix seed) is a grain used like rice or porridge. It\u2019s naturally starchy, so it\u2019s mainly a carb food, but it also has fiber that helps keep you full.","common_uses_philippines":["Job\u2019s tears (adlay) porridge","ginataang adlay with vegetables","adlay salad with veggies","adlay soup","arnibal\/ sweet adlay dessert"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":368,"protein_g":13.1,"fat_g":2.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.28,"carbohydrates_g":73.3,"fiber_g":9,"sugars_g":0.7,"sodium_mg":42,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":63,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":6.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.86,"phosphorus_mg":280,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.62,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":1.48,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.44,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.11,"vitamin_b3_mg":2.6,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":10.2},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Job\u2019s tears can support digestion because it has about 9 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. The fiber also helps smooth out blood sugar rise after meals when you pair it with protein and vegetables. It provides energy (about 368 kcal per 100 g) and carbohydrates (about 73 g), so it works best as your carb portion in a balanced plate. It\u2019s also low in fat and cholesterol, and sodium is relatively low (42 mg), which is helpful for everyday eating. To keep meals balanced, remember that being a grain means it can add up in calories if portions are too big\u2014especially if you eat it often as a main carb.","healthier_tips":["Use it as your carb at one meal (rice or noodles, not both in large portions).","Build a balanced plate: add lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and non-starchy veggies (like pechay, kangkong, carrots, squash).","For snacks, choose smaller servings (e.g., a cup of porridge) and pair with protein if possible (like boiled egg or yogurt).","If you\u2019re making sweet versions, go lighter on sugar\/syrup\u2014Job\u2019s tears already has a little natural sweetness.","Because it\u2019s high in fiber, increase gradually and drink enough water, especially if you\u2019re not used to high-fiber foods."]},"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\/jobs-tears-grain?agent=true"}}}