{"data":{"name":"Borreria lvs & stems","slug":"borreria-lvs-stems","scientific_name":"Spermacoce laevis","alternate_names":["Siksik parang dahon at tangkay\/Slender false buttonweed"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Borreria (lvs & stems) is a leafy plant vegetable\u2014usually eaten as greens, similar to other local \u201cdahon\u201d or wild greens.","common_uses_philippines":["Pinakbet","Ginataang gulay","Saut\u00e9ed mixed greens (dahon)","Sinigang na gulay","Nilagang gulay"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":null},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":68,"protein_g":1.7,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":14.8,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":3190,"calcium_mg":286,"iron_mg":58.5,"phosphorus_mg":41,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":266,"total_ash_g":2.6,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.32,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.5,"vitamin_c_mg":16,"water_g":80.7},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"For every 100 g, it\u2019s low in calories (about 68 kcal) and has very little fat (about 0.2 g). It also provides carbohydrates (about 14.8 g), which can help support energy for your day. Since it\u2019s a vegetable, it\u2019s a good way to add volume and nutrients to your meals without making your plate too heavy. Pairing it with protein and a sensible portion of rice or other carbs helps keep your meals balanced.","healthier_tips":["Add it to your ulam portion: aim for about 1\u20132 handfuls per meal (depending on your appetite and rice intake).","Cook it with minimal oil (or use a light saut\u00e9) and flavor with garlic, onion, tomatoes, or bagoong\/soy in small amounts.","If you\u2019re having rice, keep the rice portion steady and let the greens take up more of the plate.","For snacks, you can include it as part of a meal (not usually as a standalone snack) to support your 3 full meals and 1\u20132 snacks routine."]},"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\/borreria-lvs-stems?agent=true"}}}