{"data":{"name":"Onion, Bombay bulb","slug":"onion-bombay-bulb","scientific_name":"Allium cepa","alternate_names":["Sibuyas","Bombay ulo"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Onion (Bombay bulb) \u2014 a flavorful bulb vegetable used for saut\u00e9ing, seasoning, and adding aroma to many viands.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang","Tinola","Adobo (with onion)","Kare-kare","Pancit Canton","Ginataang gulay"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":93},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":52,"protein_g":1.7,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.13,"carbohydrates_g":10.5,"fiber_g":2,"sugars_g":5.1,"sodium_mg":11,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":3,"calcium_mg":40,"cholesterol_mg":0,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":0.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"phosphorus_mg":51,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.05,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.4,"vitamin_c_mg":5,"water_g":87},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":67,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Onion is low in calories (about 52 kcal per 100 g) and provides dietary fiber (around 2 g) which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. It also has natural sugars (about 5.1 g) and sodium is very low by itself (about 11 mg), so it\u2019s a good way to add taste without relying heavily on salty ingredients. The small amount of fat (0.3 g) is minimal, but if you cook it with lots of oil or salty sauces, the overall calories and sodium can go up.","healthier_tips":["Use onion as your \u201cflavor base\u201d for meals: saut\u00e9 with a small amount of oil, then add your protein and vegetables.","For a balanced day (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), aim to include onion in at least 1\u20132 meals\u2014especially in soups, stir-fries, and rice dishes.","If you\u2019re watching sodium, limit salty condiments (toyo, patis, bagoong) and choose lighter seasoning; onion already brings good taste.","Try adding onion to ulam, omelets, or mixed vegetable dishes to increase fiber and volume without adding many calories."]},"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\/onion-bombay-bulb?agent=true"}}}