{"data":{"name":"Sugar, crude, pakaskas","slug":"sugar-crude-pakaskas","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Pakaskas"],"category":{"name":"Sugars and Sweets","slug":"sugars-and-sweets"},"description":"Crude sugar (pakaskas) \u2014 a sweetener made from sugarcane, usually sold as granules or rough sugar. It\u2019s mainly carbohydrates, so it\u2019s used to add sweetness to drinks and desserts.","common_uses_philippines":["Caf\u00e9\/tea with sugar","leche flan","maja blanca","buko pandan","halo-halo"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":346,"protein_g":2.2,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":83.9,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":102,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":16,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2.3,"phosphorus_mg":94,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":3.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.26,"vitamin_b3_mg":3.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":10.6},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 tsp","weight_g":5,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Crude sugar is high in carbohydrates and provides mostly quick energy, but it has very little fat, fiber, and micronutrients. Because it\u2019s mostly sugar, frequent or large portions can make it easier to reach high total sugar intake in the day, which may affect blood sugar control and overall calorie balance. It also has some sodium (about 102 mg per 100 g), so it\u2019s better not to treat it like a daily \u201cextra\u201d for meals.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a small add-on for taste, not as a main ingredient.","If you drink sweet coffee\/tea, try reducing the sugar little by little (for example, start with half the usual amount) and keep the sweetness gradual.","Pair sweet items with protein or fiber to help balance your snack\u2014e.g., fruit with yogurt, or a small dessert after a meal rather than on an empty stomach.","Plan your day: with 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, keep sugary snacks occasional and choose more filling options most of the time.","Watch portion size: since it\u2019s calorie-dense, even \u201csmall\u201d servings add up."]},"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-crude-pakaskas?agent=true"}}}