{"data":{"name":"Macaroni salad, prep, w\/ yacon","slug":"macaroni-salad-prep-w-yacon","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Yacon macaroni salad"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Macaroni salad (with yacon) is a creamy pasta salad made with macaroni and sweet-tasting ingredients like yacon, plus seasonings that often add sodium.","common_uses_philippines":["Macaroni salad","fruit salad","potato salad","coleslaw","ensaladang talong","ginataang gulay"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":191,"protein_g":3.4,"fat_g":14.9,"saturated_fat_g":3.7,"carbohydrates_g":10.7,"fiber_g":0.5,"sugars_g":5.3,"sodium_mg":217,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":78,"calcium_mg":27,"cholesterol_mg":54,"iron_mg":0.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":2.8,"phosphorus_mg":47,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":5.4,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":101,"total_ash_g":0.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":8.2,"vitamin_a_ug":94,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.2,"vitamin_c_mg":1,"water_g":70.1},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"This food can fit into meals and snacks, but it\u2019s best to watch portions because it\u2019s relatively higher in fat (including saturated fat) and sodium. The cholesterol and saturated fat can add up if eaten often in large servings. On the positive side, it provides carbohydrates for energy and some sugar for taste, but it has low fiber (only about 0.5 g per 100 g), so it may not keep you full for long compared with meals that include more vegetables and whole foods.","healthier_tips":["Keep it as a side or snack, not the main dish\u2014pair it with more vegetables (e.g., lettuce, cucumber, carrots) to boost fiber.","Use a lighter dressing: choose less mayo or mix mayo with plain yogurt to reduce saturated fat.","Watch the salt: taste first, and go easy on added seasoning or canned ingredients that are salty.","Add protein and crunch: include shredded chicken, tuna, or boiled eggs, plus chopped veggies.","For your daily routine (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks), have macaroni salad as part of one meal and balance the rest of the day with leaner, higher-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\/macaroni-salad-prep-w-yacon?agent=true"}}}