{"data":{"name":"Malabar bauhinia lvs","slug":"malabar-bauhinia-lvs","scientific_name":"Piliostigma malabaricum","alternate_names":["Alibangbang\/Alambangbang dahon"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Malabar bauhinia leaves (often used like a leafy vegetable). It\u2019s a plant-based green food, typically cooked as a side dish.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginisang malabar bauhinia leaves","Sinigang with leafy greens","Tinola with greens","Vegetable soup (lugaw\/sabaw) with greens","Adobong gulay (less salty)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":83},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":60,"protein_g":2.5,"fat_g":1.6,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":8.9,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":2,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":865,"calcium_mg":43,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.6,"phosphorus_mg":35,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":72,"total_ash_g":0.6,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.12,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.2,"vitamin_c_mg":12,"water_g":86.4},"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":"With about 60 kcal per 100 g, it\u2019s a light option for meals and snacks. It has 8.9 g carbohydrates and low sodium (2 mg), which makes it easier to fit into a balanced Filipino eating pattern. It also has small amounts of fat (1.6 g) and no cholesterol since it\u2019s plant-based\u2014helpful for keeping meals heart-friendly when paired with the right portions of rice and protein.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a vegetable side with your 3 full meals (and add a small serving to snacks if you\u2019re having something like soup).","Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) so you get better fullness and balanced nutrients.","Go easy on salty add-ons (like extra bagoong, patis, or salty seasonings) to keep sodium in check.","For best balance, keep rice portions steady and let the leaves add volume and fiber to the plate."]},"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\/malabar-bauhinia-lvs?agent=true"}}}