{"data":{"name":"Lettuce tree, young lvs, boiled","slug":"lettuce-tree-young-lvs-boiled","scientific_name":"Pisonia grandis","alternate_names":["Koles maluko talbos","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Lettuce tree (young leaves) that\u2019s been boiled. It\u2019s a leafy vegetable, usually eaten as a side dish or mixed into viands.","common_uses_philippines":["Laing (with leafy greens)","Pinakbet","Sinigang with leafy vegetables","Ginisang gulay (boiled\/sauteed greens)","Tinola (with greens)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":26,"protein_g":0.7,"fat_g":1.2,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":3.1,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":1545,"calcium_mg":545,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2,"phosphorus_mg":25,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":129,"total_ash_g":1.6,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.4,"vitamin_c_mg":27,"water_g":93.4},"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":"This boiled lettuce tree is low in calories (about 26 kcal per 100g), so it helps you add volume to meals without piling on energy. It also has small amounts of carbohydrates and very little fat, making it a good choice to balance heavier dishes like rice, fried foods, or fatty viands. Since it\u2019s leafy and tender, it\u2019s also a helpful everyday option for hydration and overall meal balance.","healthier_tips":["Pair it with a complete meal: rice + lean ulam + lettuce tree for better balance.","For snacks, you can keep it as a light side (e.g., with boiled egg or tofu) instead of adding more fried snacks.","To keep it tasty, season lightly with garlic, onion, calamansi, or a small amount of bagoong\/soy\u2014then add more flavor through herbs and aromatics rather than extra oil.","Aim for a consistent veggie serving at each meal (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks), so your plate stays balanced."]},"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\/lettuce-tree-young-lvs-boiled?agent=true"}}}