{"data":{"name":"Sugar palm","slug":"sugar-palm","scientific_name":"Arenga pinnata","alternate_names":["Kaong"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Sugar palm (often called *tuba* sap or palm sugar products) is a sweet food made from the sap of the sugar palm tree. It\u2019s commonly used as a sweetener in drinks and desserts. Per 100g, it has about 19 kcal, 4.3g carbs, 0.6g sugar, and 0.8g fiber with very low fat and cholesterol.","common_uses_philippines":["tuba (palm sap) drinks","palm sugar-based desserts","arnibal (palm sugar syrup)","latik with palm sugar","ginataang bilo-bilo"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":19,"protein_g":0.1,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":4.3,"fiber_g":0.8,"sugars_g":0.6,"sodium_mg":2,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":20,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.5,"phosphorus_mg":5,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":95.3},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Sugar palm can help add sweetness while also providing some fiber (0.8g per 100g), which supports better fullness and helps digestion. It still contains carbohydrates and some sugar (4.3g carbs, 0.6g sugar), so it can add up if you use a lot\u2014especially if you\u2019re already getting sweetness from other snacks or drinks. It\u2019s also very low in fat and sodium (2mg), which makes it a lighter option compared with many richer sweet ingredients.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a flavor enhancer, not the main source of sweetness\u2014start with a small amount and taste.","If you drink sweetened beverages, balance your day: keep your other snacks lighter (e.g., fruit or yogurt) and aim for 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks.","Pair with fiber-rich foods when possible (like fruit or oats) to make snacks more filling.","Check portion: since it\u2019s still sweet, keep servings small\u2014especially for kids and for people watching blood sugar."]},"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?agent=true"}}}