{"data":{"name":"Lettuce tree, young lvs","slug":"lettuce-tree-young-lvs","scientific_name":"Pisonia grandis","alternate_names":["Koles maluko talbos"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Lettuce tree, young leaves (a leafy vegetable). It\u2019s mostly water and fiber, with a small amount of carbs and very little fat.","common_uses_philippines":["Laing","Pinakbet","Sinigang (with leafy greens)","Chopsuey","Ginisang gulay","Ensaladang gulay"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":62},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":43,"protein_g":3.6,"fat_g":1,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":5,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":2350,"calcium_mg":345,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":4.5,"phosphorus_mg":46,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":196,"total_ash_g":1.9,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.24,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.1,"vitamin_c_mg":36,"water_g":88.5},"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":"Young lettuce leaves help you feel full without adding many calories (good for building balanced meals). They also add fiber to support regular digestion and help balance your overall daily food intake. With very low fat and no cholesterol, they\u2019re a light option to pair with rice and ulam. Since it\u2019s not very calorie-dense, it works well as part of your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks routine\u2014especially when you want more volume and nutrients on your plate.","healthier_tips":["Use it as your ulam\/side: pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a reasonable serving of rice.","Keep the dressing light: go easy on oil, creamy sauces, or salty bagoong.","For better texture and taste, mix with other veggies (e.g., tomatoes, carrots) and add herbs\/acid like calamansi or vinegar.","If you\u2019re eating it as a snack, combine with protein (e.g., boiled egg or tofu) to stay satisfied longer."]},"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?agent=true"}}}