{"data":{"name":"Chlorella","slug":"chlorella","scientific_name":"Chlorella pyrenoidosa","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Chlorella is a type of green freshwater algae. It\u2019s usually sold as a supplement powder or tablet, and it\u2019s known for being nutrient-dense, including fiber and plant compounds.","common_uses_philippines":["Nilagang baka","Sinigang na baboy","Adobong manok","Tinola","Ginisang monggo","Vegetable lumpia"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":351,"protein_g":53.3,"fat_g":4.9,"saturated_fat_g":1.28,"carbohydrates_g":23.4,"fiber_g":12.4,"sugars_g":0.4,"sodium_mg":0,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":5065,"calcium_mg":602,"iron_mg":514,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.64,"phosphorus_mg":2019,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":2.77,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":422,"total_ash_g":11.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":3.41,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.87,"vitamin_b2_mg":3.23,"vitamin_b3_mg":7.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":7},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Chlorella can help support your daily fiber intake (12.4 g per 100 g), which is useful for regular digestion and feeling fuller. It also provides carbohydrates with very low sugar (0.4 g) and has a small amount of fat (4.9 g) with some saturated fat (1.28 g). Since it\u2019s often taken in small supplement portions, the main benefit you\u2019ll notice is adding fiber and plant nutrients to your overall diet\u2014especially when your meals are already balanced with vegetables, protein, and whole grains.","healthier_tips":["Use chlorella as a supplement to support your meals, not as a replacement for rice, ulam, and gulay.","Follow the label\u2019s recommended serving, then pair it with a fiber-rich meal (e.g., brown rice or oats + vegetables) to support digestion.","Because it contains some saturated fat, avoid taking extra beyond the label if you\u2019re also getting saturated fat from fatty meats, processed foods, or frequent fried dishes.","For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), consider chlorella around a meal time, while keeping snacks balanced (fruit + nuts, yogurt, or whole-grain crackers)."]},"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\/chlorella?agent=true"}}}