{"data":{"name":"Sapote","slug":"sapote","scientific_name":"Diospyros ebenum","alternate_names":["Ebony persimmon"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Sapote (often called black sapote or sometimes referred to as sapote fruit). It\u2019s a fruit that\u2019s naturally sweet and soft when ripe.","common_uses_philippines":["Sapote is usually eaten as a fruit snack or dessert","it\u2019s commonly found in fruit salads","sapote shakes","sapote with milk\/yogurt","and fruit-based desserts."],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":72},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":93,"protein_g":0.8,"fat_g":0.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.05,"carbohydrates_g":21.2,"fiber_g":4.2,"sugars_g":14.6,"sodium_mg":1,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":55,"calcium_mg":21,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.3,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"phosphorus_mg":21,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.11,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":5,"total_ash_g":0.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.21,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":9,"water_g":77},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 piece of","weight_g":60,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Sapote can be a good fruit choice because it provides dietary fiber (4.2g per 100g), which helps support regular digestion and helps you feel fuller. It also has low fat (0.5g) and very low sodium (1mg), making it heart-friendly as part of a balanced diet. Since it has carbohydrates (21.2g) and sugar (14.6g), it\u2019s best to enjoy it in reasonable portions\u2014especially if you\u2019re also eating rice, bread, or other sweet snacks in the same day.","healthier_tips":["For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), use sapote as a snack: about 1 small bowl (or ~1 cup) per serving, depending on your appetite.","Pair it with something that adds protein or healthy fats to balance the sweetness\u2014e.g., sapote + plain yogurt or sapote + nuts.","If you\u2019re having rice or starchy food at your next meal, keep the fruit portion a bit smaller and focus on more vegetables and lean ulam.","Choose ripe fruit and avoid adding lots of sugar or condensed milk."]},"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\/sapote?agent=true"}}}