{"data":{"name":"Oil, corn","slug":"oil-corn","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Langis","mais"],"category":{"name":"Fats and Oils","slug":"fats-and-oils"},"description":"Corn oil (oil made from corn). It\u2019s a cooking fat used to fry, saut\u00e9, and add flavor.","common_uses_philippines":["Fried chicken","lumpia (spring rolls)","tocino","adobo (fried version)","pritong isda (fried fish)","garlic fried rice"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":896,"protein_g":0,"fat_g":99.6,"saturated_fat_g":12.9,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":0,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":25,"calcium_mg":33,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":27.47,"phosphorus_mg":0,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":54.46,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":2,"total_ash_g":0,"unsaturated_fat_g":81.93,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b3_mg":0,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":0.4},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 tsp","weight_g":5,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Corn oil is mostly fat, so it\u2019s energy-dense. It provides unsaturated fats for everyday meals, but it can also be high in saturated fat depending on the type and how much you use. Since it has no fiber, sugar, or carbohydrates, it won\u2019t help you feel full the way vegetables, fruits, or whole grains do. Too much oil in the day can raise your total calorie intake, which may affect weight management over time. Everything in moderation\u2014using the right amount helps you enjoy the taste without overdoing calories.","healthier_tips":["Use a measured amount (for example, 1\u20132 teaspoons per serving) instead of \u201cpouring by eye.\u201d","Choose cooking methods that use less oil when possible: stir-fry with a splash, saut\u00e9 with nonstick pan, grilling, steaming, or baking.","Balance your meals: pair with vegetables, lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu), and rice or carbs in a reasonable portion so oil doesn\u2019t become the main source of calories.","For snacks, avoid repeatedly adding oil (e.g., multiple fried items in the same day). Aim for 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 lighter snacks."]},"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\/oil-corn?agent=true"}}}