{"data":{"name":"Pretzel, choc-coated","slug":"pretzel-choc-coated","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Pretzel, chocolate-coated (about 100 g). It\u2019s a sweet, crunchy snack that\u2019s mainly made of refined carbs, with added chocolate coating.","common_uses_philippines":["Chocolate-coated pretzels (snack)","banana cue","chocolate cake","ensaymada","hopia"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":475,"protein_g":8.1,"fat_g":18.6,"saturated_fat_g":9.08,"carbohydrates_g":68.8,"fiber_g":3.5,"sugars_g":39.1,"sodium_mg":498,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":30,"calcium_mg":283,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":3.47,"phosphorus_mg":234,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":2.97,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":3,"total_ash_g":2.2,"unsaturated_fat_g":6.44,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.26,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":2.3},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":3,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"This snack can fit into your day, but it\u2019s best treated as an occasional sweet because it\u2019s high in calories (475 kcal per 100 g) and higher in saturated fat (9.08 g) plus sugar (39.1 g). It also has sodium (498 mg), which can add up if you snack often. On the positive side, it provides some fiber (3.5 g) and carbs for energy\u2014useful if you\u2019re active. Since it\u2019s choc-coated, the sugar and saturated fat are the main things to watch, especially when you already have carbs in your 3 meals.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: try a handful or about 25\u201340 g if you\u2019re having it as a snack.","Pair it with something that adds balance: plain yogurt, milk, or fruit (like banana or apple) to help round out your snack.","Choose less salty options when available, and avoid having it together with other salty snacks in the same day.","If you want chocolate, consider alternating days or choosing a less-sweet version to keep sugar intake more manageable.","For your daily pattern: enjoy it as one snack (not both snacks), and keep your main meals balanced with rice\/ulam\/protein and plenty of vegetables."]},"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\/pretzel-choc-coated?agent=true"}}}