{"data":{"name":"New Zealand spinach lvs","slug":"new-zealand-spinach-lvs","scientific_name":"Tetragonia tetragonioides","alternate_names":["Ispinaka dahon"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"New Zealand spinach leaves (a leafy green vegetable).","common_uses_philippines":["Adobong kangkong","Sinigang na spinach","Ginisang spinach with garlic","Paksiw na isda with greens","Tortang talong with spinach side","Nilagang gulay with spinach"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":54},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":33,"protein_g":3.3,"fat_g":0.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.08,"carbohydrates_g":3.7,"fiber_g":2.3,"sugars_g":0.4,"sodium_mg":88,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":3660,"calcium_mg":238,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":4.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":55,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.21,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":305,"total_ash_g":1.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.22,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.1,"vitamin_c_mg":43,"water_g":90.9},"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":"Spinach is low in calories (about 33 kcal per 100g) and provides dietary fiber (2.3g) to help you feel full and support healthy digestion. It also has small amounts of carbohydrates and natural sugar (3.7g carbs, 0.4g sugar), which fit well with balanced meals. The fat is very low (0.5g) and cholesterol is essentially zero. It contains sodium (88mg), so it\u2019s best to keep an eye on how salty your dish is (especially if you add bagoong, patis, or salted toppings).","healthier_tips":["For your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day, use spinach as a side or add-on to your main meals (e.g., pair with rice + lean ulam + a source of healthy fats).","Try 1\u20132 cups cooked or a generous handful of raw spinach per meal, depending on your appetite and the rest of your plate.","Go easy on salty seasonings: flavor with garlic, onion, herbs, lemon, or vinegar instead of extra salty sauces.","For better fullness, combine with protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and fiber-rich sides (like vegetables or beans)."]},"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\/new-zealand-spinach-lvs?agent=true"}}}