{"data":{"name":"Masareal","slug":"masareal","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Mazareal"],"category":{"name":"Sugars and Sweets","slug":"sugars-and-sweets"},"description":"Masareal is a sweetener made from sugar (often used to sweeten drinks or desserts). It\u2019s basically \u201csweet\u201d in form, so it adds calories mainly from carbohydrates and sugar.","common_uses_philippines":["Coconut macapuno dessert","leche flan","halo-halo","maja blanca","sweetened buko juice"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":484,"protein_g":13.9,"fat_g":21.2,"saturated_fat_g":3.79,"carbohydrates_g":59.4,"fiber_g":2.4,"sugars_g":49.3,"sodium_mg":427,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":10,"calcium_mg":53,"cholesterol_mg":7,"iron_mg":1.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":9.76,"phosphorus_mg":158,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":5.9,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":43,"total_ash_g":0.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":15.66,"vitamin_a_ug":42,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b3_mg":8.4,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":4.7},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Because masareal is high in sugar and calories, it can raise your daily calorie intake quickly\u2014especially if you add it to multiple meals or snacks. It also has some sodium and fat (including saturated fat), so frequent heavy use may make it harder to keep your overall diet balanced. On the positive side, it can help make meals and snacks more enjoyable, which can support consistency in eating\u2014just keep portions in check. Key nutrients to note per 100g: 484 kcal, 49.3g sugar, 59.4g total carbs, 21.2g total fat (3.79g saturated fat), 427mg sodium, 2.4g fiber.","healthier_tips":["Use a smaller amount: start with less than you usually add, then adjust to taste.","If you sweeten drinks, try limiting sweetened beverages to 1 snack time (not every meal).","Pair sweet foods with fiber\/protein: add fruit, nuts, or yogurt (in reasonable portions) to help you feel fuller.","Watch frequency: since you already have 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks, keep sweeteners to one \u201csweet\u201d item per snack when possible.","Balance the rest of the day: choose more rice\/ulam\/vegetables and leaner viands for your main meals so your overall intake stays steady."]},"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\/masareal?agent=true"}}}