{"data":{"name":"Rum","slug":"rum","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Beverages","slug":"beverages"},"description":"Rum is an alcoholic drink made from fermented sugarcane (or molasses). In food databases, it\u2019s often listed as a flavoring or drink, with very low fat and almost no fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Rum-based drinks like rum cocktails","rum cake","fruit salad with rum","arroz caldo with rum flavoring (occasionally)","and desserts like leche flan with rum syrup (occasionally)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":1,"protein_g":0,"fat_g":0,"saturated_fat_g":0,"carbohydrates_g":0.2,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":0,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":25,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0,"phosphorus_mg":0,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0,"unsaturated_fat_g":0,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_mg":0,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":99.8},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Rum has very low calories per 100 g in the provided data, but alcohol drinks can still affect health because alcohol itself can add up when you drink more than planned. Since rum has little to no fiber and almost no sugar in this data, it won\u2019t help you feel full the way meals and snacks with fiber do. If you drink it, it\u2019s best to keep it as an occasional part of your day, not a replacement for meals\u2014especially when you\u2019re aiming for 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks for steady energy.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: treat rum like a drink, not a \u201cfood\u201d that replaces meals.","Pair with food: if you\u2019re having it, take it with a meal or a snack that has protein and fiber (e.g., nuts, yogurt, fruit, or whole grains) to help balance your intake.","Hydrate: drink water alongside to avoid feeling dehydrated.","Watch frequency: choose it for special occasions rather than daily habit.","If using rum for cooking, use a smaller amount for flavor and rely more on other ingredients (like fruit, spices, or less-sugary mixes)."]},"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\/rum?agent=true"}}}