{"data":{"name":"Jujube Indian\/Chinese date","slug":"jujube-indianchinese-date","scientific_name":"Ziziphus jujuba","alternate_names":["Mansanitas"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Jujube (Indian\/Chinese date) is a small sweet fruit, often eaten as a snack or used in sweets and drinks. It\u2019s naturally sweet and contains carbohydrates and some fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Jujube in sweets","halo-halo toppings","fruit-based desserts","herbal tea infusions","homemade fruit compote"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":91},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":73,"protein_g":1,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.08,"carbohydrates_g":16.4,"fiber_g":2.9,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":4,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":65,"calcium_mg":44,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.12,"phosphorus_mg":96,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":5,"total_ash_g":0.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.16,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.7,"vitamin_c_mg":25,"water_g":81.7},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Jujube can help you get dietary fiber (about 2.9 g per 100 g), which supports regular digestion and helps you feel fuller between meals. It also provides carbohydrates for energy. On the other hand, it\u2019s still a sweet fruit, so if you eat a lot, it can add up in calories and sugar intake for the day. The good news: it has very low fat and low sodium, so it\u2019s generally a lighter choice compared with many processed sweets.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a snack: pair a small serving of jujube with plain yogurt or nuts to balance your snack.","Watch portion size\u2014keep it to a small handful, especially if you already have rice or bread in your meals.","If you\u2019re buying dried jujube, check the label and choose options with less added sugar.","For better fullness, combine with fiber-rich foods (e.g., fruit + nuts, or fruit + oats)."]},"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\/jujube-indianchinese-date?agent=true"}}}