{"data":{"name":"Asystasia lvs & stems","slug":"asystasia-lvs-stems","scientific_name":"Asystasia gangetica","alternate_names":["Asistasia\/Philippine violet"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Asystasia leaves and stems (a leafy vegetable). It\u2019s a low-calorie, fiber-rich plant food commonly cooked as a side dish or mixed into viands.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginisang gulay","Pinakbet","Laing","Sinigang na gulay","Tinola (with leafy greens)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":55},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":61,"protein_g":3.6,"fat_g":0.9,"saturated_fat_g":0.15,"carbohydrates_g":9.6,"fiber_g":4.7,"sugars_g":1.4,"sodium_mg":31,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":5320,"calcium_mg":220,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":7.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.02,"phosphorus_mg":42,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.38,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":443,"total_ash_g":2.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.4,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.16,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.2,"vitamin_b3_mg":1,"vitamin_c_mg":53,"water_g":83.8},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"With about 61 kcal per 100 g, it\u2019s a light option for your meals. The dietary fiber (4.7 g) helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. It also has low sugar (1.4 g) and low sodium (31 mg), which is helpful if you\u2019re watching salt intake. There\u2019s a small amount of fat (0.9 g), including saturated fat (0.15 g), so it\u2019s best to pair it with leaner proteins and use reasonable amounts of cooking oil.","healthier_tips":["Serve it as a vegetable side for lunch or dinner (about 1\u20132 cups cooked, depending on your appetite).","To keep it balanced, pair with rice in proper portions (e.g., 1\/2\u20131 cup cooked per meal) and add a protein like fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs.","Go easy on salty seasonings (soy sauce, bagoong, broth cubes). Use herbs, garlic, and ginger for flavor.","If you\u2019re doing snacks, you can still include this type of veggie as part of a meal\u2014just remember snacks are usually for lighter foods."]},"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\/asystasia-lvs-stems?agent=true"}}}