{"data":{"name":"Mung bean sprout","slug":"mung-bean-sprout","scientific_name":"Vigna radiata var radiata","alternate_names":["Toge"],"category":{"name":"Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds","slug":"legumes-nuts-and-seeds"},"description":"Mung bean sprout (togue). These are young shoots from mung beans, usually eaten fresh or quickly cooked in stir-fries, soups, and toppings.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginisang togue","Togue at baboy\/siomai toppings","Pancit canton with togue","Lugaw with togue","Tinola with togue"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":91},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":64,"protein_g":5.7,"fat_g":0.1,"saturated_fat_g":0.02,"carbohydrates_g":10,"fiber_g":3.1,"sugars_g":5.4,"sodium_mg":7,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":25,"calcium_mg":32,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.02,"phosphorus_mg":96,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":2,"total_ash_g":0.7,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.06,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.15,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":2.2,"vitamin_b3_mg":1,"vitamin_c_mg":41,"water_g":83.5},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Mung bean sprouts are low in fat and sodium, and they provide dietary fiber (about 3.1 g per 100 g). Fiber helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion\u2014useful when you\u2019re aiming for balanced meals (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day). They also have carbohydrates and natural sugar, so they\u2019re best paired with protein (like egg, chicken, tofu, or fish) and healthy fats (like a small amount of oil) for better meal balance.","healthier_tips":["Use a 1\u20132 cup portion of sprouts per meal (about 100\u2013200 g), then add a protein source.","Cook lightly: quick stir-fry or add to soups near the end to keep texture and reduce extra oil.","Watch sauces: go easy on salty soy sauce or seasoning; choose \u201cless sauce, more vegetables\u201d when possible.","If you\u2019re having sprouts as a snack, pair with protein (e.g., boiled egg or tofu) to stay satisfied."]},"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\/mung-bean-sprout?agent=true"}}}