{"data":{"name":"Chinese leek lvs","slug":"chinese-leek-lvs","scientific_name":"Allium tuberosum","alternate_names":["Kutsay dahon\/Chinese chives lvs"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Chinese leek leaves (the leafy part of Chinese leeks), usually cooked as a vegetable side dish.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang with leafy greens","Ginisang repolyo (use Chinese leek leaves as substitute)","Pancit canton with vegetables","Sotanghon soup with greens","Stir-fried Chinese leek leaves (gisa)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":84},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":34,"protein_g":2.4,"fat_g":0.7,"saturated_fat_g":0.09,"carbohydrates_g":4.6,"fiber_g":0.9,"sugars_g":2,"sodium_mg":6,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":2065,"calcium_mg":98,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":7.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":50,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.39,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":172,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.4,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.8,"vitamin_c_mg":24,"water_g":91.3},"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":"Chinese leek leaves are low in calories but provide dietary fiber (about 0.9g per 100g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. They also have some carbs and natural sugars (about 4.6g carbs, 2g sugar), but the fiber helps balance how these affect your appetite. The sodium is very low (about 6mg), and the fat is minimal (about 0.7g), so it\u2019s a good choice to add volume to your meals without pushing calories up.","healthier_tips":["Pair it with a complete meal: add a serving of Chinese leek leaves to your rice + ulam plate to increase fiber and fullness.","For a balanced day (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), aim to include 1\u20132 servings of non-starchy veggies like this in your meals.","Keep cooking simple: steam, stir-fry with minimal oil, or add to soups. Go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, oyster sauce) to keep sodium low.","Watch the \u201cextras\u201d: if you add lots of oil, processed toppings, or very salty seasonings, the health benefits can lessen."]},"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\/chinese-leek-lvs?agent=true"}}}