{"data":{"name":"Malabar nightshade lvs","slug":"malabar-nightshade-lvs","scientific_name":"Basella alba","alternate_names":["Alugbati dahon\/Spinach vine lvs\/biluna"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Malabar nightshade leaves (often eaten as a leafy vegetable). They\u2019re low in calories and are usually cooked like other greens.","common_uses_philippines":["Kangkong with garlic","Ginataang gulay (with less coconut milk)","Tinola with leafy greens","Adobong gulay","Sinigang with mixed vegetables"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":59},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":33,"protein_g":2.4,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0,"carbohydrates_g":5,"fiber_g":2.5,"sugars_g":1.7,"sodium_mg":27,"potassium_mg":289},"other_nutrients":{"arachidic_acid_g":0,"behenic_acid_g":0,"beta_carotene_ug":2729,"calcium_mg":74,"capric_acid_g":0,"caproic_acid_g":0,"caprylic_acid_g":0,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.4,"lauric_acid_g":0,"lignoceric_acid_g":0,"linoleic_acid_g":0,"linolenic_acid_g":0,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0,"myristic_acid_g":0,"oleic_acid_g":0,"palmitic_acid_g":0,"phosphorus_mg":46,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":227,"stearic_acid_g":0,"total_ash_g":0.9,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.6,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":91.3,"zinc_mg":0.1},"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":"For 100 g, it\u2019s only about 33 kcal, with 2.5 g fiber to help keep you full and support smooth digestion. It also has some natural sugar (1.7 g) and very little fat (0.4 g) and sodium (27 mg), which makes it a good choice for everyday meals. Since it\u2019s a vegetable, it helps balance your plate\u2014especially when paired with rice and ulam.","healthier_tips":["For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), use these leaves as your extra veggie at lunch or dinner. Aim for about 1\u20132 cups cooked (or roughly 100\u2013200 g cooked portion). To keep it light:","Use less oil and avoid heavy creamy sauces.","Season with garlic, onion, or herbs; go easy on salty bagoong or patis if you\u2019re adding them.","If you\u2019re eating it with fish or chicken, keep the rice portion steady and let the greens add volume and fiber."]},"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-nightshade-lvs?agent=true"}}}