{"data":{"name":"Milk, evaporated","slug":"milk-evaporated","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Gatas","evaporada"],"category":{"name":"Dairy Products","slug":"dairy-products"},"description":"Evaporated milk (milk, evaporated). It\u2019s milk that has been cooked down so it\u2019s thicker and more concentrated than fresh milk. Commonly used in drinks, desserts, and sauces.","common_uses_philippines":["Buko Pandan","Leche Flan","Macaroni Salad","Ginataang Halo-Halo","Champorado"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":148,"protein_g":7.7,"fat_g":7.8,"saturated_fat_g":4.74,"carbohydrates_g":11.7,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":11.1,"sodium_mg":117,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":35,"calcium_mg":313,"cholesterol_mg":30,"iron_mg":0.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":2.41,"phosphorus_mg":202,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.25,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":113,"total_ash_g":1.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":2.66,"vitamin_a_ug":110,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.39,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":71.3},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup","weight_g":125,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Evaporated milk can help support your daily protein needs, and it also provides energy for your meals. However, per 100g it has higher saturated fat (4.74g) and cholesterol (30mg), plus sodium (117mg) and sugar (11.1g). If you use it often or in large amounts (like in sweet drinks and creamy desserts), it can add up in calories and added sugars\u2014so it\u2019s best to keep portions balanced within your 3 full meals and 1\u20132 snacks a day.","healthier_tips":["Use a smaller amount (for example, start with 2\u20134 tablespoons) and adjust to taste.","If you\u2019re making sweet drinks or desserts, reduce added sugar since evaporated milk already has some natural sugar.","Pair it with fiber-rich foods in the same meal\/snack (like oats, fruit, or whole-grain options) to help balance the meal.","For daily use, rotate with lower-fat milk or unsweetened alternatives when possible.","Watch sodium if you\u2019re adding it to savory dishes\u2014go lighter on salty ingredients."]},"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\/milk-evaporated?agent=true"}}}