{"data":{"name":"Syrup, molasses, cane","slug":"syrup-molasses-cane","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Pulot"],"category":{"name":"Sugars and Sweets","slug":"sugars-and-sweets"},"description":"Cane molasses (a syrup made from sugarcane). It\u2019s a sweetener that\u2019s thicker than table sugar and has a strong, rich taste.","common_uses_philippines":["Arnibal","caramelized banana (saba) dessert","sweetened cassava cake (kakanin-style)","ginataang bilo-bilo (sweet syrup topping)","tamarind or molasses-based dipping sauce"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":260,"protein_g":1.8,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.07,"carbohydrates_g":62.4,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":33,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":470,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":17.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.13,"phosphorus_mg":85,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.2,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":5.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.33,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.6,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":29.6},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 tsp","weight_g":5,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Molasses mainly provides carbohydrates (about 62 g per 100 g) and some small amounts of fat (mostly saturated). It also has very little fiber and low sodium (about 33 mg per 100 g). Because it\u2019s mostly sugar-based, it\u2019s best used in small amounts so it won\u2019t crowd out more nutrient-rich foods at your meals and snacks. If you\u2019re watching blood sugar or total calorie intake, the carbohydrate content matters too.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a flavor booster (e.g., drizzle a little) rather than as a main sweetener.","Pair it with fiber- and protein-rich foods during snacks (e.g., oatmeal with nuts, or yogurt with fruit) to help keep your meals balanced.","Keep portions small: think 1\u20132 teaspoons per serving, especially if you also eat other sweet foods in the day.","For 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks: make sure your meals still include rice\/whole grains (as needed), ulam, and vegetables, and use molasses mainly for taste."]},"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\/syrup-molasses-cane?agent=true"}}}