{"data":{"name":"Rice flour prep, tamales","slug":"rice-flour-prep-tamales","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Tamales"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Rice flour tamales (rice-flour based tamales). These are small steamed\/boiled parcels made from rice flour batter, usually mixed with fillings and wrapped (often in banana leaves or similar wrappers).","common_uses_philippines":["Kakanin (rice-based snacks)","Puto","Bibingka","Sumang (rice flour tamales style)","Turon","Sapin-sapin"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":101,"protein_g":1.3,"fat_g":0.9,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":21.8,"fiber_g":2.2,"sugars_g":4.2,"sodium_mg":230,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":10,"calcium_mg":25,"iron_mg":2,"phosphorus_mg":38,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":1,"total_ash_g":0.8,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.4,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":75.2},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":50,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"This food mainly provides carbohydrates (about 21.8 g per 100 g), which can help fuel your daily activities\u2014especially useful for energy at meals. It also has dietary fiber (about 2.2 g), which supports better fullness and digestion. There\u2019s sodium (about 230 mg), so it\u2019s good to balance it with lower-sodium sides. Total fat is low (about 0.9 g), but the overall health impact can still depend on the filling and how much salty sauce or seasoning is added.","healthier_tips":["Pair with protein (e.g., chicken, fish, beans) and non-starchy vegetables (e.g., atchara, ensaladang gulay) to make it a more complete snack or meal.","For portion: treat it as a carb base. If you already had rice at lunch, keep tamales to a smaller portion at snacks.","Watch the sodium by choosing less salty fillings\/sauces, and balance with fresh or lightly seasoned sides.","Add fiber by including veggie fillings or serving with a side salad\/greens."]},"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\/rice-flour-prep-tamales?agent=true"}}}