{"data":{"name":"Dikyam","slug":"dikyam","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Dikyam is a type of starchy root vegetable (similar to sweet potato\/tuber) eaten as a vegetable or snack when cooked.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang dikyam","Inihaw na dikyam","Nilagang dikyam","Dikyam with bagoong","Sweet potato\/dikyam mash"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":246,"protein_g":1.9,"fat_g":1.6,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":56.1,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":65,"calcium_mg":90,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2.2,"phosphorus_mg":66,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":5,"total_ash_g":8.2,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.6,"vitamin_c_mg":8,"water_g":32.2},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 pc","weight_g":10,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Dikyam provides carbohydrates for energy, which is helpful for day-to-day activities and for fueling your 3 meals and 1\u20132 snacks. It also has very low fat and no cholesterol, so it can fit well in a balanced plate. Since it\u2019s starchy, portion size matters\u2014too much at one time can raise your total calorie intake for the day.","healthier_tips":["Enjoy it as part of your plate: pair dikyam with a protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and fiber-rich veggies (e.g., leafy greens or non-starchy vegetables) to help you feel full.","For snacks, keep it to a small to medium serving (about 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked, depending on your appetite and the rest of your meals).","Choose healthier cooking: boiled, steamed, or lightly cooked versions are better than very oily or heavily sweetened preparations.","If you\u2019re having rice or noodles in the same meal, consider a smaller portion of dikyam to avoid too much starch at once."]},"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\/dikyam?agent=true"}}}