{"data":{"name":"Cowpea lvs","slug":"cowpea-lvs","scientific_name":"Vigna unguiculata","alternate_names":["Paayap dahon"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Cowpea leaves (also called \u201ctalbos ng sitaw\u201d or \u201cdahon ng patani\u201d depending on local use). These are leafy greens cooked as a vegetable side dish.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang talbos ng sitaw","Pinakbet","Adobong kangkong at talbos","Dinengdeng (with leafy greens)","Saut\u00e9ed talbos ng sitaw"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":64},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":49,"protein_g":4.9,"fat_g":1.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.37,"carbohydrates_g":4.3,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":8,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":3105,"calcium_mg":160,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.12,"phosphorus_mg":97,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.59,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":259,"total_ash_g":1.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.71,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.28,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.15,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.6,"vitamin_c_mg":19,"water_g":88.3},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Cowpea leaves are a good low-calorie vegetable option (about 49 kcal per 100g). They provide small amounts of carbohydrates and have very low sodium (around 8 mg per 100g), which helps keep meals lighter. They also contain some healthy-looking fats (total fat ~1.4g) and very little saturated fat (~0.37g), making them a practical choice for building balanced meals\u2014especially when you want more volume and fiber from vegetables. Since sodium is low, your overall sodium will depend mostly on how you cook them (e.g., how much bagoong, patis, or salt you add).","healthier_tips":["Pair them with a complete meal: add a serving of rice or other carbs, plus a protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or beans) and a healthy fat (like a small amount of cooking oil or nuts).","For daily eating (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks), aim to include leafy vegetables like this at least 1\u20132 times a day, either in lunch or dinner.","Go easy on salty flavorings: limit bagoong\/patis and watch added salt so the sodium stays low.","Use simple cooking: saut\u00e9 with garlic\/onion and a small amount of oil, or cook with broth and let the natural taste show."]},"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\/cowpea-lvs?agent=true"}}}