{"data":{"name":"Persimmon, kaki","slug":"persimmon-kaki","scientific_name":"Diospyros kaki","alternate_names":["Asian persimmon"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Persimmon (kaki) is a sweet, orange fruit. For every 100g, it has about 86 kcal and is naturally rich in carbohydrates and fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Kaki fruit as a snack","Persimmon with yogurt","Persimmon salad (with citrus and greens)","Persimmon smoothie (with milk)","Persimmon jam"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":57},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":86,"protein_g":0.4,"fat_g":0.6,"saturated_fat_g":0.06,"carbohydrates_g":19.7,"fiber_g":3.9,"sugars_g":13.4,"sodium_mg":1,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":325,"calcium_mg":116,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.12,"phosphorus_mg":22,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.14,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":27,"total_ash_g":0.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.26,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.1,"vitamin_c_mg":36,"water_g":78.9},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 piece of","weight_g":60,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Kaki can be a good snack option because it provides dietary fiber (about 3.9g per 100g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. It also has natural sugars (about 13.4g per 100g), so it\u2019s best to enjoy it as part of your daily food balance. It has very low fat (about 0.6g) and minimal sodium (about 1mg), making it generally heart-friendly for most people. Since it\u2019s sweet, pairing it with a meal or choosing a smaller portion can help keep your overall sugar intake comfortable for the day.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a snack between meals (1\u20132 snacks\/day). A good portion is about 1 small piece or roughly 100g.","If you\u2019re watching blood sugar, pair kaki with protein or healthy fat (e.g., a small serving of yogurt, nuts, or milk) to slow down how fast sugar rises.","Don\u2019t skip fiber\u2014keep the fruit whole (not juice) so you get the fiber benefit.","Balance your day: if you have kaki, choose less sweet desserts later and focus on water and regular meals."]},"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\/persimmon-kaki?agent=true"}}}