{"data":{"name":"Millet, glutinous","slug":"millet-glutinous","scientific_name":"Panicum miliaceum","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Cereals and Grains","slug":"cereals-and-grains"},"description":"Millet (glutinous millet) is a type of grain used as a starchy carbohydrate. It\u2019s similar to other rice-like grains, so it\u2019s usually eaten as part of meals (e.g., as porridge or cooked grain).","common_uses_philippines":["Arroz caldo (millet version)","lugaw\/porridge","champorado (millet-based","less sugar)","ginataang halo-halo (millet as add-on","watch sweetness)","rice\/grain bowls with viand and gulay"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":353,"protein_g":10.3,"fat_g":2.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.43,"carbohydrates_g":72.3,"fiber_g":8,"sugars_g":0.8,"sodium_mg":5,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":10,"calcium_mg":67,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.46,"phosphorus_mg":193,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.26,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":1,"total_ash_g":1.3,"unsaturated_fat_g":1.72,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.35,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.12,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":13.6},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Millet provides energy from carbohydrates (about 72 g per 100 g), which helps fuel your daily activities and supports your 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks routine. It also has dietary fiber (about 8 g per 100 g), which can help with fullness and regular digestion. The fat is relatively low (about 2.5 g), and cholesterol is zero. It\u2019s also low in sodium (about 5 mg), which is good for heart health. On the other hand, since it\u2019s still a grain, portion size matters\u2014too much can raise total calories for the day.","healthier_tips":["Use millet as your carb base, but keep the portion about the size of your fist for cooked grains per meal (adjust if you\u2019re very active or smaller portions if less active).","Pair it with protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, beans) and vegetables (soup, ensaladang gulay) to make your meal more balanced.","If you\u2019re making porridge, avoid adding too much sugar or sweet toppings; use fruit or cinnamon instead.","For snacks, choose smaller servings of millet-based meals and balance with yogurt, nuts, or fruit."]},"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\/millet-glutinous?agent=true"}}}