{"data":{"name":"Velvet apple","slug":"velvet-apple","scientific_name":"Diospyros blancoi","alternate_names":["Mabolo"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Velvet apple (a type of fruit) \u2014 a sweet, juicy fruit you can enjoy as part of your daily meals or snacks.","common_uses_philippines":["Fruit salad","halo-halo","ginataan with fruit","sinigang (with fruit as flavoring)","fresh fruit platter"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":60},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":88,"protein_g":0.6,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.03,"carbohydrates_g":20.8,"fiber_g":4.1,"sugars_g":14.2,"sodium_mg":3,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":20,"calcium_mg":46,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.06,"phosphorus_mg":18,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.07,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":2,"total_ash_g":0.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.13,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":16,"water_g":77.7},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Velvet apple can help you meet your daily fiber needs (4.1 g per 100 g), which supports easier digestion and helps you feel full longer. It also provides carbohydrates mainly from natural sugars (14.2 g) and has very low fat (0.3 g) and almost no sodium (3 mg), making it a lighter option for snacks. Since it has natural sugar, it\u2019s best to enjoy it in the right portion\u2014especially if you\u2019re also eating rice, bread, or other sweet foods in the same day.","healthier_tips":["For a balanced day (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks), try velvet apple as a snack or as a side to your main meal.","Start with about 1 small to 1 medium serving (rough guide: 1 cup fruit pieces or ~100\u2013150 g).","Pair it with protein or healthy fat to keep you satisfied longer\u2014e.g., yogurt, milk, or a small handful of nuts.","If you\u2019re having rice or noodles at meals, keep your fruit portion moderate so your overall carbs stay balanced.","Choose whole fruit over juice to keep the fiber."]},"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\/velvet-apple?agent=true"}}}