{"data":{"name":"Morning glory lvs","slug":"morning-glory-lvs","scientific_name":"Ipomoea alba","alternate_names":["Malakamote dahon"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Morning glory leaves (locally called kangkong)\u2014a leafy vegetable commonly eaten saut\u00e9ed or boiled. Per 100g, it has about 57 kcal and is rich in dietary fiber (6g) with some carbohydrates and natural sugar.","common_uses_philippines":["Kangkong with bagoong","Ginataang kangkong","Pinakbet (with kangkong)","Saut\u00e9ed kangkong with garlic","Kangkong soup"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":null},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":57,"protein_g":4,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.09,"carbohydrates_g":9.3,"fiber_g":6,"sugars_g":1.6,"sodium_mg":11,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":3925,"calcium_mg":140,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":11.3,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.02,"phosphorus_mg":74,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.18,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":327,"total_ash_g":1.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.2,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.15,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.28,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.9,"vitamin_c_mg":55,"water_g":84.7},"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":"Kangkong is a great choice for everyday meals because it supports gut health and helps you feel full with its fiber. It also provides small amounts of fats (including saturated fat at about 0.09g) and very low sodium (about 11mg per 100g), which makes it easier to fit into a balanced diet. The fiber and low sodium are especially helpful when you\u2019re building 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day\u2014kangkong can add volume to your plate without pushing calories up.","healthier_tips":["Pair it with a balanced plate: add a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a carb portion (rice, sweet potato, or noodles) instead of making it the only food.","For cooking, keep oil and salty sauces moderate: try garlic, onion, and a splash of vinegar for flavor.","Portion guide: aim for about 1\u20132 cups cooked kangkong per meal (depending on your appetite and the rest of your plate).","If you\u2019re watching sugar, note that it has natural sugar (about 1.6g per 100g), but the fiber helps balance it."]},"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\/morning-glory-lvs?agent=true"}}}