{"data":{"name":"Sugar, pwdr","slug":"sugar-pwdr","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Asukal","pulbos\/Confectioner's sugar"],"category":{"name":"Sugars and Sweets","slug":"sugars-and-sweets"},"description":"This is sugar (powdered sugar). It\u2019s mainly carbohydrates, with very little fat, fiber, or sodium.","common_uses_philippines":["Buko pandan","leche flan","maja blanca","halo-halo","sweetened condensed milk-based desserts"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":400,"protein_g":0,"fat_g":0,"saturated_fat_g":0,"carbohydrates_g":100,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":98,"sodium_mg":2,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":255,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.3,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0,"phosphorus_mg":3,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0,"unsaturated_fat_g":0,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":0},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 tsp","weight_g":5,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Because it\u2019s mostly sugar, it can quickly add calories to your day. Too much added sugar may make it harder to manage energy balance and can crowd out more filling, nutrient-rich foods. The good part: sugar can still be used to improve taste and help you enjoy meals\u2014just keep the amount small so your overall diet stays balanced. Since it has almost no fiber, it won\u2019t help you feel full for long compared with foods that have fiber (like fruits, oats, or whole grains).","healthier_tips":["Use a smaller amount: start with 1\u20132 teaspoons per serving, then adjust to taste.","Pair sweet items with something filling: have it with fruit, yogurt, or nuts (if you\u2019re having it as a snack).","Choose less-sweet options for drinks: limit adding sugar to coffee\/tea and sweetened beverages.","Watch frequency: if you have a sweet snack, balance the rest of the day with regular meals and fiber-rich sides.","For everyday portions: aim to keep sweets to occasional treats within your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks schedule."]},"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-pwdr?agent=true"}}}