{"data":{"name":"Rice prep (glutinous), sapin-sapin","slug":"rice-prep-glutinous-sapin-sapin","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Sapin-sapin"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Sapinsapin (glutinous rice cake). It\u2019s made from sticky\/glutinous rice and usually sweetened with sugar, giving it a soft, chewy texture.","common_uses_philippines":["Sapin-sapin","Biko","Puto","Cassava cake (bibingka-style)","Suman"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":129,"protein_g":1.1,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.35,"carbohydrates_g":30.3,"fiber_g":2,"sugars_g":22.1,"sodium_mg":26,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":5,"calcium_mg":9,"cholesterol_mg":4,"iron_mg":1.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.03,"phosphorus_mg":16,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":42,"total_ash_g":0.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"vitamin_a_ug":42,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":68.1},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 slice","weight_g":75,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Sapinsapin provides quick energy from carbohydrates (about 30.3g per 100g). It also has some fiber (around 2g) which can help with digestion. However, it\u2019s high in sugar (about 22.1g) and can be high in sodium depending on the recipe, so eating it often or in large portions may make it harder to balance your daily meals and snacks. It also has saturated fat (about 0.35g) and a small amount of cholesterol\u2014so portion size matters, especially if you already have fatty\/salty foods in the same day.","healthier_tips":["For a balanced day (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks), treat sapinsapin as a snack or dessert, not a main carb replacement every time. Try these:","Choose a smaller serving (e.g., 1\u20132 small pieces) and pair it with water or unsweetened drinks.","If you\u2019re having sapinsapin, reduce the rice portion at your next meal to keep carbs balanced.","Go for recipes with less added sugar when possible, or mix in more natural flavors (like pandan) instead of extra sweeteners.","Balance your plate: add a serving of fruit or a yogurt\/low-sugar drink on the side, and include a protein (egg, fish, chicken, tofu) in your full 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\/rice-prep-glutinous-sapin-sapin?agent=true"}}}