{"data":{"name":"Kutcharitas lvs, red","slug":"kutcharitas-lvs-red","scientific_name":"Alternanthera bettzickiana","alternate_names":["Calico plant lvs","red"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Kutcharitas leaves (red) \u2014 a leafy vegetable, usually eaten as luto or mixed into viands.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang gulay","Tinola (with added greens)","Pinakbet","Sinigang (with leafy vegetables)","Chopsuey (with extra veggies)","Ginisang gulay"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":84,"protein_g":2.3,"fat_g":0.6,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":17.4,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":2380,"calcium_mg":296,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":4.3,"phosphorus_mg":31,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":198,"total_ash_g":2.3,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b3_mg":1,"vitamin_c_mg":14,"water_g":77.4},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Leafy vegetables like kutcharitas add fiber and plant-based nutrients to your meals without adding much fat. For every 100 g, it has about 17.4 g carbohydrates and 0.6 g fat, with 0 mg cholesterol. The carbs here mainly come from the vegetable itself (not sugar), which helps keep your meals filling and supports regular digestion\u2014especially when paired with rice and protein. Since it\u2019s a vegetable, it\u2019s a good choice to balance your plate, but the overall meal still matters (e.g., how much rice and how much salty\/sugary sauce you add).","healthier_tips":["Build your plate: aim for 1\/2 plate vegetables like kutcharitas, then add rice and a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or egg).","For daily eating (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), include kutcharitas in at least 1 meal and vary with other veggies the rest of the day.","Cook with less oil: saut\u00e9 with garlic\/onion and use small amounts of cooking oil; avoid heavy creamy or very salty sauces.","If you\u2019re watching carbs, keep rice portions steady and let the vegetables do the \u201cvolume\u201d work."]},"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-red?agent=true"}}}