{"data":{"name":"Chayote lvs","slug":"chayote-lvs","scientific_name":"Sechium edule","alternate_names":["Sayote dahon\/Vegetable pear lvs"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Chayote leaves (chayote lvs) \u2014 the leafy greens of the chayote plant. They\u2019re usually cooked like other vegetables (saut\u00e9ed, boiled, or mixed in viands).","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang chayote leaves","Chayote leaves with garlic and bagoong","Pinakbet with chayote leaves","Sinigang with chayote leaves","Adobong gulay (chayote leaves)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":35},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":44,"protein_g":4.6,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.07,"carbohydrates_g":5.7,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":1,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":11765,"calcium_mg":81,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":68,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.12,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":980,"total_ash_g":0.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.13,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.12,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.8,"vitamin_c_mg":20,"water_g":88.5},"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":"Chayote leaves are a low-calorie vegetable (about 44 kcal per 100 g) and help you add volume to meals without piling on calories. They also bring carbohydrates for energy, while being very low in fat and sodium (around 1 mg per 100 g), which supports a heart-friendly plate. The small amount of saturated fat is also minimal, making it a good everyday choice for building balanced meals.","healthier_tips":["Use chayote leaves as your vegetable base in lunch or dinner (e.g., half of your plate as veggies).","Pair with a lean protein (fish, chicken breast, tofu, eggs) and a carb you can control (rice, kamote, or corn).","When cooking, go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis) and choose lighter seasoning (garlic, onion, herbs).","Good for snacks too: add a small serving to a meal or make a simple veggie side so you still get 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day."]},"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\/chayote-lvs?agent=true"}}}