{"data":{"name":"Pepper, sweet\/bell, long, red","slug":"pepper-sweetbell-long-red","scientific_name":"Capsicum annuum var. annuum","alternate_names":["Sili","sweet\/bell","mahaba","pula\/sili taban"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"This is sweet\/bell pepper (also called red pepper). It\u2019s a crunchy, colorful vegetable\/fruit used as a side or ingredient in many Filipino meals.","common_uses_philippines":["Paksiw na isda with vegetables","Ginataang gulay (with added bell pepper)","Pinakbet","Sinigang na baboy (with bell pepper)","Chop suey","Vegetable stir-fry with garlic"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":95},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":75,"protein_g":2.4,"fat_g":0.9,"saturated_fat_g":0.08,"carbohydrates_g":14.4,"fiber_g":5,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":8,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":1070,"calcium_mg":26,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":65,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.21,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":89,"total_ash_g":0.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.22,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.19,"vitamin_b3_mg":2.7,"vitamin_c_mg":195,"water_g":81.5},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup (raw)","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null},{"label":"1\/2 cup (cooked)","weight_g":45,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Red sweet pepper is a good source of dietary fiber (about 5 g per 100 g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. It also has very low fat and low sodium (about 8 mg), making it a great choice for everyday meals. The carbohydrates it provides are mostly from natural plant sugars, and the fiber helps slow down how fast you digest them. It\u2019s also a helpful add-on for overall meal balance\u2014especially when your plate has rice and viand.","healthier_tips":["Use it generously in your ulam or as a topping for rice meals (e.g., saut\u00e9ed or mixed in stir-fry).","For a balanced day: aim for 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks; include peppers in meals to add volume and fiber without adding much calories.","Try pairing with leaner viands (fish, chicken, tofu) and add a serving of vegetables to keep your plate colorful.","If you\u2019re cooking with oil, use a lighter hand\u2014pepper\u2019s flavor is strong, so you can still enjoy it even with less oil."]},"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\/pepper-sweetbell-long-red?agent=true"}}}