{"data":{"name":"Marshmallow","slug":"marshmallow","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Sugars and Sweets","slug":"sugars-and-sweets"},"description":"Marshmallow is a sweet, fluffy confection made mostly from sugar and sometimes gelatin or similar ingredients. It\u2019s usually eaten as a snack or used as topping\/filling in desserts.","common_uses_philippines":["Marshmallow-topped desserts","halo-halo toppings","s\u2019mores-style treats","baked macaroni desserts","fruit cocktail desserts"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":317,"protein_g":3,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.08,"carbohydrates_g":75.6,"fiber_g":0.1,"sugars_g":54.5,"sodium_mg":76,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":3,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.12,"phosphorus_mg":8,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.07,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0.3,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.19,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0,"vitamin_b3_mg":0,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":20.8},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Marshmallow is high in carbohydrates and sugar (about 54.5 g sugar per 100 g) and provides very little fiber (0.1 g). This means it can raise your blood sugar faster and may leave you hungry sooner if it replaces more filling foods. It also has small amounts of fat (0.3 g) with some saturated fat (0.08 g). The good part: since it\u2019s not a main meal food, you can still enjoy it by keeping portions small and pairing it with balanced meals and snacks.","healthier_tips":["Keep it as an occasional treat\u2014try a small serving (e.g., a few pieces) instead of a full 100 g portion.","Pair it with a more filling snack: add milk\/yogurt, or eat it after a meal with rice + ulam + gulay so you\u2019re not just relying on sugar.","Choose days\/times: fit it into your 1\u20132 snacks rather than replacing your 3 full meals.","Watch the \u201chidden sweetness\u201d in desserts\u2014if you already had a sweet drink or pastry, go lighter with marshmallow."]},"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\/marshmallow?agent=true"}}}