{"data":{"name":"Peanut cracker","slug":"peanut-cracker","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Peanut cracker is a crunchy snack made mainly from peanut and flour, usually baked or fried. It\u2019s often eaten as a snack or as a \u201cpang-ulam\u201d crunchy side, but it\u2019s still considered a snack food because it\u2019s calorie-dense.","common_uses_philippines":["Pancit Canton","Sinigang na Baboy","Adobo (Chicken or Pork)","Lechon Kawali","Kare-Kare"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":541,"protein_g":23,"fat_g":31.2,"saturated_fat_g":7.43,"carbohydrates_g":42.1,"fiber_g":3.3,"sugars_g":17.3,"sodium_mg":530,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":58,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":3.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":12.37,"phosphorus_mg":243,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":9.97,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":2.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":22.34,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.19,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_mg":8.6,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":1.6},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/3 cup","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Peanut crackers can be filling because they have fat and carbohydrates. Peanuts also add some nutrients, but this specific snack is high in calories and sodium (about 530 mg per 100 g). It also has saturated fat (about 7.43 g per 100 g) and sugar (about 17.3 g per 100 g), so frequent or large portions can make it harder to manage daily intake. The good part: it has fiber (about 3.3 g per 100 g), which can help with fullness\u2014just pair it with other balanced foods for better overall meals.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: aim for a handful or about 20\u201330 g per snack, then drink water.","Balance your day: since you\u2019ll have 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, place peanut crackers as one snack only, not alongside other salty\/sweet snacks.","Pair with fiber-rich foods: add fresh fruit (banana, apple, orange) or unsweetened yogurt to improve balance.","Watch sodium: if you eat crackers, choose meals with less salty ulam that day (e.g., go easy on bagoong, instant noodles, and processed meats).","Choose better options when available: look for crackers with lower sodium and less added sugar.","Enjoy in moderation\u2014no food is strictly bad; the key is frequency and portion."]},"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\/peanut-cracker?agent=true"}}}