{"data":{"name":"Kutcharitas lvs, green","slug":"kutcharitas-lvs-green","scientific_name":"Alternanthera bettzickiana","alternate_names":["Calico plant lvs","green"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Kutcharitas leaves (green leafy vegetable), cooked or prepared as a side dish.","common_uses_philippines":["Kare-kare with vegetables","Ginataang gulay","Tinola with leafy greens","Sinigang na gulay","Chopsuey (with greens)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":74},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":54,"protein_g":2.6,"fat_g":0.8,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":9.2,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":5240,"calcium_mg":313,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":4.5,"phosphorus_mg":47,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":437,"total_ash_g":1.8,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.17,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.8,"vitamin_c_mg":38,"water_g":85.6},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"This is a low-calorie leafy veggie (about 54 kcal per 100 g) and it\u2019s naturally low in fat and cholesterol. It provides carbohydrates (about 9.2 g per 100 g) along with plant-based nutrients that help support daily energy and overall diet quality. Since it\u2019s a vegetable, it also helps you build meals with more fiber and volume, which can make it easier to balance your 3 full meals and 1\u20132 snacks a day.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a ulam or side: pair with a palm-sized serving of protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a fist-sized portion of rice or other carbs.","For cooking, go easy on oil and salty seasonings (like bagoong or too much patis) to keep the meal lighter.","If you\u2019re adding it to soups or stir-fries, add more water\/vegetables and keep the sauce portion small.","Aim to include leafy greens a few times a week as part of your regular meal rotation."]},"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\/kutcharitas-lvs-green?agent=true"}}}