{"data":{"name":"Tamarind, candied","slug":"tamarind-candied","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Sampalok","candied"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Candied tamarind (tamarind sweets). It\u2019s tamarind cooked with sugar until it becomes chewy and sweet.","common_uses_philippines":["Tamarind candy","tamarind juice (sour tamarind drink)","sinigang (tamarind-based soup)","tamarind-based dipping sauce","tamarind glazed pork\/chicken"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":93},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":335,"protein_g":0.4,"fat_g":0.7,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":81.7,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":80.7,"sodium_mg":98,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":9,"calcium_mg":62,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.4,"phosphorus_mg":12,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":1,"total_ash_g":0.5,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.4,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":16.7},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":2.5,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Candied tamarind is mostly carbohydrates and sugar (about 80.7 g sugar per 100 g), so it can add a lot of calories quickly. It also has some sodium (about 98 mg per 100 g). On the positive side, tamarind is a fruit, but in this form the health value is mainly affected by how much sugar is added\u2014so it\u2019s best to treat it as a sweet snack, not an everyday staple.","healthier_tips":["For your daily pattern (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks), keep this as an occasional treat.","Choose a small portion (e.g., a few pieces) and pair it with something filling like plain yogurt or a glass of milk to help balance your snack.","Try to swap some sweets with fresh fruits (like mango, banana, or oranges) when cravings hit.","If you\u2019re watching sugar or weight, limit candied tamarind to once in a while and avoid having it every snack time.","Balance the rest of the day: keep meals with rice in proper portions, add vegetables, and include protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu)."]},"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\/tamarind-candied?agent=true"}}}