{"data":{"name":"Ivy gourd lvs","slug":"ivy-gourd-lvs","scientific_name":"Coccinia grandis","alternate_names":["Tamling dahon"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Ivy gourd leaves (often cooked like a leafy vegetable). In a 100g serving, it\u2019s low in calories (49 kcal) and provides fiber (3g) with small amounts of carbs (3.9g) and sugar (0.3g).","common_uses_philippines":["Ginisang ivy gourd leaves (with garlic and tomatoes)","Tinola with leafy greens","Adobong kangkong\/ivy gourd leaves","Sinigang with leafy greens","Vegetable chop suey with ivy gourd leaves"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":48},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":49,"protein_g":4.9,"fat_g":1.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.26,"carbohydrates_g":3.9,"fiber_g":3,"sugars_g":0.3,"sodium_mg":11,"potassium_mg":850},"other_nutrients":{"arachidic_acid_g":0,"behenic_acid_g":0,"beta_carotene_ug":5579,"calcium_mg":129,"capric_acid_g":0,"caproic_acid_g":0,"caprylic_acid_g":0,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.4,"lauric_acid_g":0,"lignoceric_acid_g":0,"linoleic_acid_g":0,"linolenic_acid_g":0,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0,"myristic_acid_g":0,"oleic_acid_g":0,"palmitic_acid_g":0,"phosphorus_mg":83,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.62,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":465,"stearic_acid_g":0,"total_ash_g":1.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.62,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.16,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.7,"vitamin_c_mg":2,"water_g":88.2,"zinc_mg":0.1},"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":"Ivy gourd leaves are a good choice for everyday meals because they help you feel full thanks to dietary fiber (3g), support healthy digestion, and add volume to your plate without adding many calories. They\u2019re also relatively low in sodium (11mg), which is helpful for keeping your overall salt intake in check. The fats are small (1.5g total, 0.26g saturated), so they won\u2019t heavily add to saturated fat when paired with balanced viands.","healthier_tips":["Pair with a protein viand (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) and a serving of rice or root crops to complete the meal.","For a typical day: include leafy veggies in your lunch or dinner, and you can also add a small portion to snacks (e.g., as side salad\/ulam).","Go easy on salty seasonings (bagoong, patis, extra salt) and use aromatics like garlic, onion, and ginger for flavor.","If stir-frying, use minimal oil and cook just until tender to keep the veggie tasty."]},"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\/ivy-gourd-lvs?agent=true"}}}