{"data":{"name":"Melon","slug":"melon","scientific_name":"Cucumis melo","alternate_names":["Milon"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Melon (like watermelon or cantaloupe). It\u2019s a watery, sweet fruit commonly eaten as a snack or dessert.","common_uses_philippines":["Fresh fruit salad","watermelon with bagoong (salted-sweet pairing)","fruit cups with yogurt","melon juice (unsweetened)","ginataang melon (with coconut milk)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":68},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":23,"protein_g":0.5,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.07,"carbohydrates_g":4.8,"fiber_g":0.6,"sugars_g":4,"sodium_mg":11,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":753,"calcium_mg":21,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0,"phosphorus_mg":20,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":63,"total_ash_g":0.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.6,"vitamin_c_mg":28,"water_g":94.1},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Melon is low in calories and has dietary fiber (0.6 g per 100 g) to help keep your digestion moving and support fuller meals. It also has natural sugars (4 g), so it\u2019s a good option when you want something sweet without heavy calories. The sodium is very low (11 mg), which is helpful for everyday heart-friendly eating. Since it has a small amount of fat (0.3 g) and no cholesterol, it fits well into a balanced plate.","healthier_tips":["Pair melon with protein or healthy fats for better staying power\u2014e.g., add a handful of nuts, or have it with plain yogurt.","For snacks, aim for about 1\u20132 cups depending on your hunger (roughly 150\u2013250 g), especially if you already had rice or bread in your meals.","Choose fresh melon over sweetened drinks or syrupy fruit mixes to keep added sugar lower.","If you\u2019re watching blood sugar, enjoy melon but keep portions consistent across the day (don\u2019t replace whole meals with fruit alone)."]},"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\/melon?agent=true"}}}