{"data":{"name":"Pechay lvs","slug":"pechay-lvs","scientific_name":"Brassica chinensis","alternate_names":["Petsay dahon"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Pechay (bok choy) leaves\u2014leafy green vegetables, usually eaten as part of viands or mixed into soups and stir-fries.","common_uses_philippines":["Pechay with garlic","Ginataang pechay","Tinola with pechay","Sinigang na pechay","Stir-fried pechay with tofu"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":93},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":22,"protein_g":2.1,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.05,"carbohydrates_g":2.6,"fiber_g":1.2,"sugars_g":0.9,"sodium_mg":13,"potassium_mg":342},"other_nutrients":{"arachidic_acid_g":0,"behenic_acid_g":0,"beta_carotene_ug":1637,"calcium_mg":93,"capric_acid_g":0,"caproic_acid_g":0,"caprylic_acid_g":0,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.5,"lauric_acid_g":0,"lignoceric_acid_g":0,"linoleic_acid_g":0.08,"linolenic_acid_g":0.11,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.03,"myristic_acid_g":0,"oleic_acid_g":0.03,"palmitic_acid_g":0.05,"phosphorus_mg":32,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.19,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":136,"stearic_acid_g":0,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.22,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.8,"vitamin_c_mg":44,"water_g":93.9,"zinc_mg":0.5},"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":"Pechay is low in calories (about 22 kcal per 100g) and has dietary fiber (1.2g) to help you feel full and support healthy digestion. It also provides potassium-rich, hydrating veggie benefits (even if not listed here, leafy greens commonly do), plus small amounts of natural sugars (0.9g) that come with fiber. For heart health, it has very low fat (0.4g) and no cholesterol. Sodium is also low (13mg), which makes it a great choice when you\u2019re building balanced meals\u2014especially for your 3 full meals and 1\u20132 snacks a day.","healthier_tips":["Pair pechay with a good protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) and a serving of carbs (rice, brown rice, or kamote) for balanced meals.","Go easy on salty sauces: use less soy sauce or fish sauce, and add flavor with garlic, onion, ginger, and herbs.","For best fiber intake, include pechay in meals more often\u2014like 1\u20132 servings per day if you can, especially with lunch or dinner.","Choose cooking methods like saut\u00e9ing with minimal oil, steaming, or adding to soups."]},"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\/pechay-lvs?agent=true"}}}