{"data":{"name":"Cassava, yellow","slug":"cassava-yellow","scientific_name":"Manihot esculenta","alternate_names":["Kamoteng kahoy\/Balinghoy","dilaw"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Yellow cassava (kamoteng kahoy) is a starchy root crop. It\u2019s mainly a carbohydrate food, usually boiled or cooked, and it can be a filling part of meals.","common_uses_philippines":["Cassava cake","biko (cassava-based versions)","ginataang kamoteng kahoy","nilupak (cassava)","boiled cassava with sugar or latik"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":85},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":155,"protein_g":0.7,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":0.05,"carbohydrates_g":37.7,"fiber_g":1.7,"sugars_g":1.6,"sodium_mg":14,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":155,"calcium_mg":37,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.05,"phosphorus_mg":47,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.03,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":13,"total_ash_g":0.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.08,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.8,"vitamin_c_mg":65,"water_g":61},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"3\/4 cup, cubed","weight_g":85,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Cassava provides energy from carbohydrates, which helps keep you active throughout the day. It also has a small amount of dietary fiber (about 1.7 g per 100 g), which supports better digestion. On the other hand, it\u2019s not a \u201chigh-fiber\u201d food, so portion size matters for keeping meals balanced\u2014especially if you already eat rice, bread, or noodles in the same day. It\u2019s also low in fat and sodium, which is good for heart-friendly eating, but it\u2019s still best paired with protein and vegetables for steadier, more complete meals.","healthier_tips":["Use cassava as your main carb for one meal, not alongside another large serving of rice or noodles.","Pair it with lean protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or mixed veggies) to make the meal more filling and balanced.","Choose healthier cooking methods: boil, steam, or bake instead of deep-frying.","If you snack, keep cassava snacks smaller and combine with protein (e.g., cassava + egg or tofu) to help you feel satisfied.","For everyday portions: aim for about 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked cassava per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with ulam and gulay."]},"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\/cassava-yellow?agent=true"}}}