{"data":{"name":"Wax gourd, candied","slug":"wax-gourd-candied","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Kundol","candied"],"category":{"name":"Sugars and Sweets","slug":"sugars-and-sweets"},"description":"Candied wax gourd (a sweet preserved dessert made from wax gourd). It\u2019s mainly carbohydrates and sugars, with a small amount of fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Candied wax gourd (ube-like candied treats)","ginataan with sweetened toppings","turon (banana spring rolls) with caramelized sugar","maja blanca","leche flan"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":327,"protein_g":0.2,"fat_g":0.1,"saturated_fat_g":0.01,"carbohydrates_g":81.2,"fiber_g":1.6,"sugars_g":79.1,"sodium_mg":96,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":50,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":7,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.03,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0.2,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":18.3},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 pc","weight_g":15,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Because it\u2019s very sweet, it can raise your daily sugar intake quickly. In 100 g, it has about 79 g sugar and 81 g total carbohydrates, with ~1.6 g fiber\u2014so it may not keep you full for long compared with less-sugary snacks. The good part is that it has very low fat and low sodium (about 96 mg per 100 g). For overall health, it\u2019s best to treat this as an occasional sweet, especially if you already have sweet drinks or desserts in the day.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small\u2014think a few spoonfuls, not a full bowl.","Pair it with a more filling snack: have it after a meal or with nuts\/unsweetened yogurt to help balance your snack.","Choose water or unsweetened drinks instead of sweetened beverages on the same day.","If you want wax gourd in your diet more often, consider less-sugary preparations (e.g., boiled\/steamed or lightly sweetened) and add it to meals for fiber and variety.","Since you usually eat 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks daily, reserve sweets like this for one snack slot occasionally."]},"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\/wax-gourd-candied?agent=true"}}}