{"data":{"name":"Celery lvs & petioles","slug":"celery-lvs-petioles","scientific_name":"Apium graveolens","alternate_names":["Baguio celery dahon at tangkay"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Celery leaves and petioles (the stalks). It\u2019s a low-calorie, crunchy vegetable commonly used for flavor and added texture in soups, stir-fries, and salads.","common_uses_philippines":["Tinola","Sinigang","Ginisang gulay","Pancit canton (with added veggies)","Vegetable soup"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":53},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":25,"protein_g":1.2,"fat_g":0,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":5.1,"fiber_g":2.6,"sugars_g":2.1,"sodium_mg":14,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":50,"calcium_mg":84,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2.8,"phosphorus_mg":28,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":4,"total_ash_g":1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.4,"vitamin_c_mg":22,"water_g":92.7},"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":"Celery is a good add-on to meals because it brings dietary fiber (about 2.6 g per 100 g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. It also has low calories (around 25 kcal per 100 g) and very low fat and cholesterol, making it easy to include in your daily 3 meals plus 1\u20132 snacks. It\u2019s not a major source of sodium (only about 14 mg per 100 g), so it\u2019s a helpful choice when you\u2019re watching salt\u2014just remember the total sodium can rise depending on the dish\u2019s seasonings.","healthier_tips":["Use celery as a volume add-on: add it to ulam, soups, or stir-fries so your meal feels more filling without adding many calories.","Pair it with protein and healthy carbs for balance (e.g., fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs + rice or root crops in appropriate portions).","If you\u2019re snacking, try celery sticks with hummus or a small serving of low-salt dip instead of salty snacks.","Go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis, seasoning mixes) since these can quickly increase sodium."]},"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-lvs-petioles?agent=true"}}}