{"data":{"name":"Sugar, brown","slug":"sugar-brown","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Asukal","pula"],"category":{"name":"Sugars and Sweets","slug":"sugars-and-sweets"},"description":"Brown sugar (sugar, brown). It\u2019s a sweetener made from sugar with a bit of molasses, so it has a brown color and strong sweet taste.","common_uses_philippines":["Puto bumbong","leche flan","maja blanca","arroz caldo","halo-halo"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":398,"protein_g":0.1,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":98.7,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":97.6,"sodium_mg":15,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":148,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.4,"phosphorus_mg":14,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0.2,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b3_mg":0,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":0.7},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 tsp","weight_g":5,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Brown sugar is mostly carbohydrates and sugar (about 97.6 g sugar per 100 g). It can add quick energy, but it doesn\u2019t provide much fiber or other nutrients. Because it\u2019s very high in sugar, frequent or large amounts can make it easier to exceed daily sugar needs, which may affect weight management and blood sugar control. The good part is that you can still enjoy sweet flavors\u2014just keep portions small and use it less often.","healthier_tips":["Use small amounts: start with 1\u20132 teaspoons, then adjust to taste.","If you can, mix with less-sweet options: add cinnamon, vanilla, or a squeeze of calamansi to boost flavor without extra sugar.","Choose whole foods for snacks and meals (e.g., fruit, yogurt, nuts) so sugar stays within your overall balance.","Watch your total sugar across the day (sweet drinks, desserts, and coffee\/tea all add up), especially with 3 meals plus 1\u20132 snacks.","Try reducing gradually: cut by about 1\/4 each week until it feels \u201cjust right.\u201d"]},"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\/sugar-brown?agent=true"}}}