{"data":{"name":"Celery, Chinese, lvs & petioles","slug":"celery-chinese-lvs-petioles","scientific_name":"Apium graveolens var. secalinum","alternate_names":["Kinchay dahon at tangkay\/Leaf celery"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Celery (Chinese celery) with its leaves and petioles\u2014an everyday leafy-stem vegetable, usually eaten as part of viands, soups, or stir-fries.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang","Tinola","Pancit Canton","Ginisang Gulay","Lugaw"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":76},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":37,"protein_g":2.4,"fat_g":0.6,"saturated_fat_g":0.15,"carbohydrates_g":5.4,"fiber_g":3.5,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":151,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":1735,"calcium_mg":314,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":14.1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.11,"phosphorus_mg":54,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.28,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":145,"total_ash_g":1.7,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.39,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.07,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.11,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.7,"vitamin_c_mg":49,"water_g":89.9},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup (raw)","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null},{"label":"1\/2 cup (cooked)","weight_g":45,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"For every 100 g, it\u2019s low in calories (37 kcal) and provides dietary fiber (3.5 g) to support regular digestion and help you feel satisfied in between meals. It also has some carbohydrates (5.4 g) but is generally light on sugar. Celery contributes small amounts of fat (0.6 g) and very little saturated fat (0.15 g). One thing to watch is sodium (151 mg), especially if it\u2019s cooked with salty sauces (like soy sauce, oyster sauce, or instant soup bases).","healthier_tips":["Use celery as a volume vegetable for your 3 meals\u2014add it to soups, stir-fries, and mixed viands to improve fiber and fullness without adding many calories.","For snacks, pair it with a balanced option (e.g., a small serving of fruit or yogurt) rather than relying on salty celery-based sides.","Go easy on salty seasonings: choose light sauce, add celery later so it stays crisp, and taste first before adding more soy sauce.","If you\u2019re watching sodium, consider using fresh herbs\/garlic\/ginger for flavor instead of extra seasoning."]},"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\/celery-chinese-lvs-petioles?agent=true"}}}