{"data":{"name":"Libas, mature lvs","slug":"libas-mature-lvs","scientific_name":"Spondias pinnata","alternate_names":["Common hog plum lvs","mature"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Libas (mature leaves), a leafy vegetable often cooked as a side dish (like ginisa or with soup).","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang libas","Sinigang na libas","Pinakbet with libas","Ginisang libas","Laing-style libas"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":null},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":90,"protein_g":3.8,"fat_g":1.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.4,"carbohydrates_g":15.7,"fiber_g":8.7,"sugars_g":0.7,"sodium_mg":9,"potassium_mg":1053},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":5556,"calcium_mg":768,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":3.1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.07,"phosphorus_mg":76,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.44,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":463,"total_ash_g":3.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.51,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.11,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.15,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.7,"vitamin_c_mg":30,"water_g":75.3,"zinc_mg":0.5},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Libas is a good source of dietary fiber (about 8.7g per 100g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. It also provides carbohydrates but with low sugar, so it\u2019s a practical choice for everyday meals. The fat is low, and sodium is very low (about 9mg), which makes it easier to fit into balanced eating\u2014especially if you\u2019re watching salt. The fiber can be especially helpful when paired with rice and viands to make your meal more filling and balanced.","healthier_tips":["For a balanced day (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), include libas as your vegetable side at lunch or dinner.","Use lighter cooking: saut\u00e9 with a small amount of oil and aromatics; avoid heavy sauces.","If you\u2019re adding it to rice meals, aim for about 1\u20132 cups cooked (or roughly 100g raw equivalent) so you get fiber without crowding your plate.","If you\u2019re sensitive to fiber, start with a smaller portion and increase gradually."]},"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\/libas-mature-lvs?agent=true"}}}