{"data":{"name":"Sugar palm, heart of palm","slug":"sugar-palm-heart-of-palm","scientific_name":"Arenga pinnata","alternate_names":["Kaong ubod"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Sugar palm (also called tuba\/tubang buko)\u2014specifically the heart of palm part. It\u2019s a crunchy, vegetable-like food that\u2019s usually eaten as a side or mixed into viands.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang puso ng saging","Pinakbet with puso ng saging","Puso ng saging salad","Sweetened buko\/tuba dessert (with less added sugar)","Stir-fried puso ng saging with vegetables"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":85},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":38,"protein_g":1.3,"fat_g":0.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.12,"carbohydrates_g":7,"fiber_g":0.5,"sugars_g":5.5,"sodium_mg":4,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":62,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":26,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.22,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.23,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b3_mg":0,"vitamin_c_mg":10,"water_g":90.2},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Heart of palm is a good low-fat option (about 0.5 g fat per 100 g) and provides dietary fiber (about 0.5 g), which can help with regular digestion and better fullness between meals. It also has some carbohydrates (about 7 g) and sugar (about 5.5 g), so it\u2019s best to pair it with protein and not rely on it as the main \u201cenergy\u201d source. Sodium is very low (about 4 mg), which is helpful for keeping meals lighter on salt.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a vegetable base in your 3 meals (e.g., add to ginataan-free or less-salty dishes) and pair with lean protein like fish, chicken, eggs, or tofu.","Watch the sauce: heart of palm itself is light, but creamy or sugary sauces can raise calories and added sugar.","For snacks, keep portions small\u2014about 1\/2 cup\u2014especially if it\u2019s sweetened or mixed with syrup.","If you\u2019re managing blood sugar, choose dishes without added sugar and balance the meal with fiber-rich vegetables and protein."]},"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-palm-heart-of-palm?agent=true"}}}